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Market Days (and All the Gays) in Chicago - The Seattle Lesbian

Northalsted Market Days® is a weekend long, live music street festival celebrating community in Chicago’s landmark Northalsted/Lakeview neighborhood. The 1/2 mile long summer festival features all-day lineups of live music on 4 stages, + vendors, food and drink, dance exhibitions, drag performance, and more!. Chicago’s first gay bar – Little Jim’s – was founded in , followed by places like Sidetrack and Roscoe’s.

Over the years, a wealth of new places opened up and, along with events such as the Market Days and Chicago Pride, helped to improve queer visibility within the city. Guide to Northalsted Market Days®, Gay Festival in Chicago - atmosphere, dates and hours, rating, map, directions and nearby LGBTQ+ friendly events.

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Northalsted Market Days is one of the largest street festivals in the Midwest, welcoming , people to the streets of Northalsted (formerly known as Boystown) for an LGBTQ-friendly summer. We're still recovering. People in the LGBTQ + community travel from all over the world to attend the annual Market Days festival right in the heart of Chicago's gayborhood, Northalsted/Lakeview.

Known as the first recognized gay neighborhood in the United States, Northalsted had thousands of visitors hit up every gay bar, circuit party, and steam room you can imagine for Market Days' 42nd year. You Will Get Sick grows more infectious by the minute. News Politics. Stories Stories. As a participating exhibitor, I acknowledge my financial responsibility for any damages to equipment items i.

More Information. Aldine Stage Coming soon! Market Days is what you make it. You must remove your vehicle immediately after unloading your merchandise. Living in the now while traveling. As I hinted in number 3, we love to shop, and many companies use Market Days booths to try out their latest products and gadgets on the diverse crowd of participants. When I say "All of us" I mean gay, straight, bisexual, rich, poor, young, old, flashy, trashy, etc.

Confirmation code info Please enter your confirmation number. Resources Explore new applications Download the mobile app Browse help articles Find your next event. Books News Politics. Duh, so of course since it's a big gay event, you are going to see some eye-candy, and since it is hot, most of the candy you see comes with very little wrapper. Belmont Stage Coming soon! The 21c Chicago was kind enough to provide me with a wonderful corner suite as well as their Love is Love package, which included a pride tank top, perfect to wear during the festivities.

If you are like me, and you don't go out that much, this is a perfect time to see, be seen, and connect with friends from all over the continent. Chicago is not known for its great weather, and much of the year many of us feel cooped up indoors. Looking to connect with active consumers at this event? Outdoor Events Toggle child menu Expand.

Sidewalks must be left unobstructed at all times. All vehicles in the designated areas will be ticketed and towed. Don't have an account? There are dozens of shops, restaurants, businesses, and nightlife venues catering to every gay under the sun. Jul 25 — Jul Why do we love it so much?