Gay Chicago Events

Gay Chicago Events include the annual gay pride in June, the International Mr Leather (IML Chicago) in May and the popular Market Days in Northalsted.

Chicago Load Party

From: Apr. 01.2023 - To: Apr. 01.2023

Friday, Apr 22nd, 2022

The Organized Grime Crew is back in Boystown for a night Circuit event...Beefed up Sound, Smoke, Lasers, and Loads. See you in the Underground

Luxuria Chicago Presents

From: Apr. 08.2023 - To: Apr. 08.2023

Sunday, Mar 27th, 2022

Luxuria Chicago presents WEPA, the ultimate Sunday afternoon tea dance party with guest DJs and unique themes.

CUNTea Chicago

From: Apr. 23.2023 - To: Apr. 23.2023

Friday, Apr 22nd, 2022

CUNTea has re-invented the concept of the classic Chicago Tea Dance; remember, what happens at CUNTea, stays at CUNTea

International Mr Leather

From: May. 25.2023 - To: May. 29.2023

Tuesday, Oct 14th, 2014

IML Chicago , the International Mr Leather Competition takes place on the last week of May and is one of the biggest leather/fetish events in the world.

Brut Chicago

From: May. 26.2023 - To: May. 26.2023

Monday, Oct 25th, 2021

Brut is one of the hottest gay circuit parties in the USA and brings that unique Burt flavour to Chicago's biggest nightclub in Boystown.

Furball Chicago Mr Leather Edition Party

From: May. 27.2023 - To: May. 27.2023

Friday, Apr 22nd, 2022

The hottest bear party from NYC, Furball, brings its signature party to Chicago for the International Leather Weekend.

IML Chicago Victory Party

From: May. 28.2023 - To: May. 28.2023

Wednesday, Mar 30th, 2022

International Mr Leather & Circuit Mom present the annual Victory Party, one of the most significant events held during the IML Chicago weekend.

IML Chicago Black and Blue Ball

From: May. 29.2023 - To: May. 29.2023

Wednesday, Mar 30th, 2022

International Mr Leather & Circuit Mom present the annual Black and Blue Ball, the official closing party held during the IML Chicago weekend.

Chicago Gay Pride

From: Jun. 01.2023 - To: Jun. 30.2023

Monday, Oct 10th, 2016

The annual Chicago Pride Parade is only the culmination of a busy Pride Month full of gay celebrations.

Chicago Pride Fest

From: Jun. 16.2023 - To: Jun. 18.2023

Friday, Feb 15th, 2019

Chicago Pride Fest The festival features live music by popular artists, 3 stages, food and drink, 100+ vendors, DJ’s and dancing, drag shows & more

Pride North Chicago Block Party

From: Jun. 24.2023 - To: Jun. 25.2023

Sunday, Jun 13th, 2021

Pride North Chicago is Chicago's Largest North-side Neighborhood Pride Dance Party taking place each year in June.

Navy Pier Pride Festival

From: Jun. 24.2023 - To: Jun. 24.2023

Sunday, Jun 13th, 2021

Join Navy Pier for a pride filled day, one of the most popular parties in the city during the Chicago Pride festivities.

Circuit Mom Chicago Pride, Love Revolution

From: Jun. 24.2023 - To: Jun. 24.2023

Sunday, Jun 13th, 2021

Sometimes, we never want the party to end, and so Circuit Mom is bringing you the ultimate Saturday night event for Chicago Pride.

Pride in the Park Chicago

From: Jun. 24.2023 - To: Jun. 25.2023

Thursday, Feb 25th, 2021

Pride in the Park Chicago is a two day event running from 3pm to 10pm each night as part of the annual Chicago Pride festival.

Furball Chicago Pride

From: Jun. 24.2023 - To: Jun. 24.2023

Tuesday, Apr 26th, 2022

Furball, NYC's infamous bear and fetish party, comes to Chicago for the annual pride celebrations

Circuit Mom Market Days Weekend Chicago

From: Aug. 11.2023 - To: Aug. 13.2023

Wednesday, May 5th, 2021

The Circuit Mom Market Days Weekend Chicago is a 3 day event featuring the hottest DJs and sexiest dancers in the most iconic venues in the city. Mom is bringing you 3 days, 3 parties, and so many surprises!

Furball Market Days Chicago

From: Aug. 11.2023 - To: Aug. 11.2023

Thursday, Jul 29th, 2021

Furball, NYC's infamous gay furry dance party comes to Chicago for Market Days. Furball is loved by bears and their friends both nationally & around the world!

Hydrate Chicago

From: Aug. 11.2023 - To: Aug. 13.2023

Thursday, Jul 22nd, 2021

Chicago's most popular gay club brings the hottest DJs from around the world to Chicago for a party to remember

Market Days Chicago

From: Aug. 12.2023 - To: Aug. 13.2023

Tuesday, Aug 9th, 2016

Famous for its vast array of national talent, unique vendors, arts, crafts, food and drink, Northalsted Market Days gathers a crowd of over 180,000 people from across the globe to celebrate right here on Halsted Street.

Market Days Northalsted After Hours

From: Aug. 14.2023 - To: Aug. 14.2023

Wednesday, Jul 28th, 2021

Head to Charlies Chicago for the official Post Quarantine Northalsted After Hours for one last hurrah during the Market Days Weekend

Chicago Air and Water Show Weekend

From: Aug. 19.2023 - To: Aug. 20.2023

Tuesday, Apr 20th, 2021

The Chicago Air and Water Show is the oldest and largest show of this kind in the United States and is one of the biggest Summer parties in the city.

Mr. International Rubber & The Rubber Blowout Weekend

From: Oct. 19.2023 - To: Oct. 22.2023

Thursday, Jul 12th, 2018

The contest is the centerpiece of the weekend and gathers fetishists from around the globe

Circuit Mom Chicago Halloween Edition

From: Oct. 28.2023 - To: Oct. 28.2023

Saturday, Oct 9th, 2021

Circuit Mom produces some of Chicago's most prominent gay circuit parties and events and brings you a weekend of Halloween parties that are spooktacular.

Northalsted Halloween Parade Chicago

From: Oct. 31.2023 - To: Oct. 31.2023

Wednesday, Oct 12th, 2016

The Northalsted Halloween Parade is on Halloween every year from 6pm-10pm.Chicagoans bring out their weird, wild and spooky every year in Boystown.

Chicago NYE Countdown with Hydrate

From: Dec. 31.2023 - To: Dec. 31.2023

Monday, Dec 6th, 2021

Chicago boys celebrate New Years Eve with a bang, and there's no bigger bang than the NYE countdown at Hydrate

IML Chicago Stampede Party

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Tuesday, Apr 5th, 2022

International Mr Leather & Circuit Mom present the Stampede Party, your ultimate Saturday night escape in Chicago.

Bearracuda Chicago

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Thursday, Apr 21st, 2022

Celebrate Chicago pride on Saturday at the Bearracuda Party with hot bears, otters, pups and lovers!

MEAT Chicago Market Days XXL

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Thursday, Apr 8th, 2021

Meat Chicago is the the sexiest party in the USA for the Market Days weekend.

XXPosed Labor Day Chicago

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Thursday, Aug 26th, 2021

Join Alex Cabot Entertainment and Organized Grime Crew at the one and only Le Nocturne Chicago at 7am on Labor Day Monday

Recon Chicago Party

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Wednesday, Sep 28th, 2022

Mister International Rubber presents RECON, the signature Friday night party, during their annual MIR celebrations

Chicago Santa Speedo Run Northalsted

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Tuesday, Nov 16th, 2021

Chicago Santa Speedo Run brings the hottest guys stripped down to their speedos and supporting a great cause.

Christmas in Chicago Gay events Christmas Markets and New Year Fireworks

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Tuesday, Nov 16th, 2021

Christmas in Chicago Gay events Christmas Markets and New Year Fireworks Lots to do over the holidays in the windy City

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