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Chicago Santa Speedo Run
Northalsted 2023
Tis the season to jingle your bells and don your gay apparel!
Chicago Santa Speedo Run Northalsted 2023
Tis the season to jingle your bells and don your gay apparel! Santa Speedo Run Northalsted brings the hottest guys stripped down to their speedos and supporting a great cause.
- Stay close by the Speedo run and Sidetrack bar at the Hotel Zachary for the perfect gay Christmas escape. The 4-star hotel has chic rooms with excellent amenities and a delicious onsite bakery.
The Speedo Run
The event takes place at the heart of Chicago’s gay district, Northalsted and is organised in association with the gay Center on Halsted and Sidetrack Bar. The run is for 1 mile.
Santa Speedo Run Northalsted Schedule
- 12pm Sign-in and Registration @ Sidetrack
- 1:50 pm Get ready to sing Sidetrack’s very own Christmas Carol, “Jingle Balls!”
- 2pm 1-mile run through Lakeview East
- 2:30pm Awards, Entertainment and Door Prizes with Debbie Fox
- 4-8pm After-Party! Fun and Games with Zamora Love
- Sidetrack is open until 3am Saturdays, so the party continues into the night!
All of the money that you raise goes directly to the Center on Halsted to fund their many programs. Incentive prizes are all paid for by sponsors.
What to Wear?
- As the name implies, you’re encouraged to wear a speedo (or bikini) and a Santa hat for the run. Elves, Reindeer, Hanukkah Harrys, Snowmen, Polar Bears, Nutcrackers, Sugarplum Fairies, etc. are ALL welcome!
- If you don’t already have holiday gear, why not stop at the Men’s Room on Halsted where you’ll receive a 25% discount when you say “Santa Speedo Run.”
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The Peninsula Chicago
5 Star, Luxury
Located along the Magnificent Mile, this Chicago hotel is 5 minutes’ walk from the Museum of Contemporary Art. The hotel offers a full-service Asian-inspired spa, award-winning restaurants, and spacious luxury guest rooms with city views. A 42-inch flat-screen TV and free WiFi
The Silversmith Hotel
4 Star, Readers Choice
Located in the centre of the Loop, near Chicago’s theater and financial district, this hotel is close to dining, shopping, and many major attractions. Spacious rooms include cable TV and free WiFi. Featuring a contemporary design, each room includes a refrigerator and coffeemaker
Gray Hotel Chicago
4 Star, Great Value
Every room at Kimpton Gray Hotel includes a flat-screen TV, iPod docking station & a private bathroom with bathrobes and luxury Atelier Bloem bath products. Select rooms offer a separate living room & spa bath. Boleo offers breathtaking rooftop views alongside Latin-inspired cocktails & cuisine.
Thompson Chicago
4 Star, Location
Located in the Chicago city centre, this luxury boutique hotel boasts an on-site restaurant and WiFi access. Shopping and dining on Michigan Avenue is 2 minutes’ walk away. A flat-screen cable TV and a mini bar are offered in every modern guest room
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Chicago, affectionately known as the “Windy City,” is a must-visit destination for LGBTQ+ travellers seeking a vibrant, welcoming, and diverse experience. The city is home to Northalsted (formerly Boystown), one of the first officially recognized gay villages in the United States. Remember, Chicago has an efficient public transit system, so you’ll have easy access to all the city offers no matter where you stay.
Northalsted | The Gay Village
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- Located in the Lakeview East neighbourhood of Chicago, 5 miles north of downtown Chicago, or what locals refer to as “The Loop”.
- Northalsted is a hub for LGBTQ+ life and culture in Chicago, hosting Market Days and Chicago Pride.
- Easy to get to from downtown via public transit, 30 minutes by the CTA “L” train’s Red or Brown lines.
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