TOP 5 LGBTQ+ EVENTS Chicago Pride Fest takes over Northalsted with a two-day celebration featuring live music and hundreds of food and arts vendors, with the raucous Chicago Pride Parade closing out the party. chicagopride.gopride.com A music fest celebrating LGBTQ+ pride in Grant Park, Pride in the Park never fails to attract an impressive lineup of top musical headliners, drag queens, and DJs. prideintheparkchicago.com Live music on multiple stages, local food and drinks, DJs, and nonstop dancing converge at the summertime Northalsted Market Days , the largest street festival in the Midwest. northalsted.com/marketdays Celebrating LGBTQ+ stories from around the world, the Reeling Film Festival is the second-longest-running film festival of its kind, and prides itself on showcasing the best LGBTQ+ films and videos each year in Chicago during the fall. reelingfilmfestival.org Consistently topping best Halloween celebration lists, the Haunted Halsted Halloween Parade in the Northalsted neighborhood features inventive costumes, marching bands, and cash prizes. northalsted.com/events/ halloween Sidetrack dancing, drag shows, and theme nights. Listen to music sets from the industry’s best DJs, who spin into the wee hours of the morning. Andersonville newcomer Nobody’s Darling offers elevated versions of classic cocktails that come with literary nods (like the Alice Walker martini) and creative twists (hibiscus mimosas, anyone?). This Black-owned and queer-owned bar offers a laidback, welcoming vibe in an attractive space. For 52 years, Uptown’s The Baton Show Lounge has been entertaining guests with its over-the-top drag revues, earning plenty of awards in the process. You’ll want to add to the festive atmosphere by enjoying boozy frozen drinks and gelato-infused cocktails. The candy-colored Lips Chicago is a glittery drag show-and-dinner venue in the South Loop. Don’t miss the Sunday Dragalicious Gospel Brunch, which includes unlimited mimosas and Bloody Marys. Pride in the Park 19
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