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Thrillist’s 15 Can’t-Miss Queer Events in the US

CHICAGO – Northalsted Market Days® (August 10-11, 2024) is in Thrillist’s “15 Can’t Miss Queer summer events happening in the US“. (cover image Aaron Ehinger Photography)

From the article:

[June] marks the anniversary of the Stonewall Uprising, and while cities around the world are going knee-deep in celebrating Pride Month, the festivities don’t end in June.

From queer music festivals to street fairs and multi-cultural arts festivals, Pride doesn’t have to stop at the end of the parade route. Don your best drag, glitter, and colorful clothing and keep the rainbow bright all summer with these fun LGBTQ events.

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Pussy Riot, Market Days 2023, photo by Kate Scott

About Market Days (more info at marketdayschicago.com):

Northalsted Market Days, August 10-11, 2024,  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 5 stages, 250+ vendors, food and drink, dance exhibitions, drag performance, and more.

Estimated attendance is 100,000 people from near and far, representing all colors of the rainbow! Market Days is ranked in the top 10 Chicago festivals by BizBash.

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Betty Who, Market Days 2023, photo by Kate Scott

Check out our big collection of Photo Galleries from Northalsted Market Days.

 

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CupcakKe, Market Days 2023. photo by Tyler Worek

Thrillist’s full list of Can’t Miss Queer Events also includes:

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