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Celebrating Pride and Fun at the Rainbow Tour Northalsted Pride Bar Crawl

As June comes to a close, so does the vibrant celebration of Pride Month. In the heart of Chicago’s Northalsted neighborhood, the Rainbow Tour Pride Bar Crawl was a standout event that encapsulated everything joyful and inclusive about Pride. We had the pleasure of attending this colorful extravaganza and it was an unforgettable experience!

One of the highlights of the Rainbow Tour Bar Crawl was undoubtedly the swag. Participants were decked out in an array of rainbow-colored accessories—from hats and sunglasses to beads and flags. Each venue along the crawl offered something special, whether it was a complimentary visor, t-shirt, or a fun sticker to add to your collection. It was a fantastic way to show off your pride and take a piece of the celebration home with you.

Of course, what’s a bar crawl without some delicious drinks? With 10 participating locations, attendees were guaranteed a GOOD time. The participating bars and restaurants pulled out all the stops with their Pride-themed cocktails and specials. Starting off strong at Sidetrack, all participants were able to sample free Tito’s Vodka to kick off the crawl. From the North End, Replay, Progress Bar, to Lark, each drink we had was amazing.

Once our group acquired stamps from all locations, we returned to Sidetrack for one final drink and more prizes. Attendees also had the opportunity to enter a raffle by participating in a scavenger hunt centered around the historical Northalsted Pylons. Participants were encouraged to read a bit about the history of the  LGBTQ+ community along the crawl and answer questions to win even more swag.

Cheers to love, cheers to diversity, and cheers to a future where every month feels like Pride Month.

Be sure to keep an eye out for more fun crawls and events throughout the year.

Special thanks to all our participating venues and sponsors. 

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