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Let’s GO, GHOULS!

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Join us for Northalsted’s Family Trick or Treat Day on October 26! From 11 AM to 1 PM, businesses along North Halsted Street will be handing out tricks and treats to kids and families in costume. It’s a fun and festive way to celebrate Halloween with the community, so grab your costume and come out for a spooky good time!

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Boo! Did we scare you? Gay Do312 and Northalsted Business Alliance have teamed up to make this Halloween season even more thrilling! Check out the Haunted Halsted Supersized Sweepstakes to win a meet & greet with Dragula stars Auntie Heroine, aurora Gozmic, and Scylla at the Haunted Halsted Halloween Parade on 10/31. Plus, a ton of $50 gift cards from LGBTQ+ businesses in the neighborhood!

The spook-tacular Annual Haunted Halsted Parade has resurrected from the shadows, ready to cast its spell over Chicago’s Proudest Neighborhood this All Hallow’s Eve! Join Northalsted in our ghoulish gala, marking the most spine-chilling holiday of them all. Show off your cookiest, scariest, and most creative costumes and enter the cryptic costume contest, or simply revel in the parade that is simply to DIE for. Registration for the Costume Contest is now open and absolutely FREE. Don’t miss this bewitching spectacle!

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Think you got what it takes to Haunt Halsted? Register for the Halloween Costume Contest and walk the parade with all the goblins and ghouls of Chicago. Click below to get registered or register on-site before the parade kick-off at Belmont and Halsted Street right at 6:30 p.m. 

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Nobody loves Halloween like Northalsted. Check out these Halloween themed events and specials happening in Chicago’s Proudest Neighborhood leading up to, and ON Halloween Night. We got you, boo. From spooky-themed dance parties and thrilling “Scaryoke” to the crowd-favorite Beetlejuice Drag Brunch and Horror Trivia, there’s something for everyone. 

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In Northalsted, game night is every night! From the thrill of Bingo night to the challenge of themed trivia, there’s always something to test your skills and knowledge. Plus, don’t miss the retro arcade fun at Replay, where you can relive the classics while enjoying a drink with friends. With so many game options available every week, Northalsted is the ultimate playground for both casual and competitive gamers!

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Around every corner in Northalsted, you can find a spot to see the incredible spectacle Chicago drag has to offer! Whether you’re going to a watch party, supporting your favorites in a friendly competition, or just want to support local drag, come on down to the strip and get your tips ready for our kings and queens!

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Sing us a song at one of our many karaoke nights in the Gayborhood. Bop into Replay for their weekly Wednesday night karaoke or kick off your weekend at Lark with even more Karaoke. 

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Start your weekend mornings off right in Northalsted with everyone’s favorite meal! Our restaurants are offering enticing food specials, bottomless mimosas, and the iconic drag brunch. Whether it’s a weekly tradition or you are treating yourself, brunch on our block is tastier than ever!

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Shake your groove thing this weekend to Power Hours from your favorite artists, guest DJs, theme nights, and more all up and down our favorite block!

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Hungry for more? Stop in to one of our many restaurants for dinner or a quick bite with deals you cannot beat! Northalsted offers a wide range of cuisine options that not only caters to our typical weekend visitors but also to our weekday night owls, industry workers and more. 

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Sales, packages, and deals are sprouting up everywhere this week! Here’s a little taste of other happenings in Northalsted. We hope to see you soon! 

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