- Event Overview
About
Chicago, IL
Pride Bar Crawl
Chicago is a city of neighborhoods and the Pride Bar Crawl stays inside one of them. The route works Lakeview and the Southport corridor on the north side.
Lakeview holds one of the densest bar concentrations in the city, with the Southport stretch adding restaurants and quieter rooms. Keeping the route in one neighborhood means no train rides in the middle of the night.
June in Chicago is the payoff for the winter. The lake keeps the evenings comfortable, every patio in the neighborhood opens, and the streets stay busy until closing.
Our hosts run the Lakeview route with the stops arranged beforehand. Specials are confirmed at each bar and one wristband covers every stop.
Event Detalis
Largest Pub Crawl Event
40,000+ Attendees
100+ Participating Bars
Organized Event
- What's Included
What You Get With a Pub Crawl Ticket
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One Wristband, Every Stop
Your wristband opens every participating bar on the Chicago route for the whole evening.
Welcome Drink on Arrival
A welcome drink comes with every ticket and is served as soon as you arrive.
Drink Specials at Every Stop
Each stop on the Lakeview and the Southport corridor route holds back specials for ticket holders.
Best Outfit Contest
Best outfit takes the prize. Every ticket holder is automatically in the running.
A Route Built for Groups
Groups, couples and solo crawlers all fit. The route keeps everyone moving together.
On-Site Hosts
Staff cover the whole route and keep the timing on track all night.
A Route You Do Not Plan
Nobody in your group has to be the planner. The Chicago route is arranged in advance.
Priority Entry at Select Bars
Wristband holders get priority at select stops on the route.
Participating Venues on the Pub Crawl Route
The Chicago Pride Bar Crawl route runs through State Street / Capitol Square. All stops within walking distance. Full lineup sent to ticket holders before the event.
How the Pub Crawl Works
Four simple steps to join the Pride Bar Crawl and start bar hopping.
Grab the ticket online. The earliest release is always the cheapest.
7:00 PM in Chicago. The address comes with your ticket confirmation.
Collect the wristband and your first drink. The route opens at 7:30 PM.
Work the Lakeview and the Southport corridor route at your own pace or stay with the pack.
Event Agendas
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Chicago Pride Bar Crawl?
Chicago has one of the largest and oldest LGBTQ nightlife districts in the country, and this crawl gives a slice of it a mapped route with a wristband, digital map, drink specials, and after-party access.
What date and window does Chicago list?
Saturday, June 26, 2027, from 6:00 PM to 11:00 PM. Five hours in Central Time, and worth confirming at checkout given how early the North Side fills on Pride weekend.
How does this sit with the Chicago Pride Parade?
The city's parade traditionally runs on the last Sunday in June, so a Saturday crawl lands on parade eve. Expect the whole North Side to already be busy.
Where is Chicago's LGBTQ nightlife?
Northalsted on the North Side is the historic center, with Andersonville further up as the quieter counterpart. Your confirmed check-in venue and lineup come with your ticket confirmation.
Should I take the CTA in Chicago?
Yes. The Red and Brown lines both reach the relevant North Side neighborhoods, and on Pride weekend driving and parking there is a genuinely poor use of your evening.
Is the Chicago crawl open to allies?
Yes. Northalsted on Pride weekend draws one of the biggest and most mixed crowds in the country, and this is a public ticketed event. Every venue checks a photo ID.
What should I wear in Chicago in late June?
Something light and colorful. Chicago in late June sits in the 70s and 80s into the evening, though the lake keeps it cooler than the forecast suggests after dark.
How busy will Chicago be that weekend?
Very. Pride weekend is one of the biggest nightlife weekends of the Chicago year, so buy ahead, book any hotel early, and expect long waits at anything without a wristband.
