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People in the LGBTQ+ community travel from all over the world to attend the annual Market Days festival right in the heart of Chicago's gayborhood, Northalsted/Lakeview.
Known as the first recognized gay neighborhood in the United States, Northalsted had thousands of visitors hit up every gay bar, circuit party, and steam room you can imagine for Market Days' 42nd year.
The street festival featured local and international talent from around the globe as patrons bar hopped and shopped locally at adorable shops that make up Chicago's vibrant community.
Outside of the festival, many gays could be seen partying all day at Hollywood Beach or on boats across Lake Michigan as they watched the iconic Chicago Air & Water Show throughout the weekend.
Once Friday night rolled around, the electric circuit parties began with Jake Resnicow's legendary M.E.A.T. XXL Party kicking off the festivities with gays dancing all night in cute Speedos and plenty of lit up harnesses.
Resnicow has carved his own lane in the event space for the LGBTQ+ community as the star recently made history for his NYC Pride parties within the past year.
If you've never had the opportunity to attend one of his events, put it in your calendar now. Top of the line production, incredible sounds, huge artists, and so much more. Visit Resnicow's website for the complete schedule.
It also wouldn't be a proper Market Days celebration without the one and only CircuitMOM offering the highest quality circuit parties that anyone could possibly attend.
Returning to Aragon Ballroom, MOM pulled out all the stunts (including a surprise performance by Billy Porter!) to give the gays a weekend they will truly never forget.
While many people may get caught up in the fun dance moves in the crowd, the stage production put on by MOM needs to be seen to be believed.
The hottest dancers, best DJs, shocking visuals, brightest lights... there's nothing that a CircuitMOM production doesn't include. By the way, VIP is quite the way to go to find some relaxation and to skip the bathroom lines!
Do NOT miss out on a CircuitMOM production on your Market Days itinerary next year. Get all the info on the official website here.
Finally, it wouldn't be a proper visit to Chicago for Market Days if travelers didn't get a chance to stay at the luxurious Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel.
Talk about a property that truly has it all! Gorgeous indoor and outdoor pools, delicious and fast service, the comfiest beds imaginable, and let's not forget those mesmerizing views of Chicago's skyline.
Plus, Radisson Blu also serves as a bit of a hidden gem for tourists to mingle with locals! Besides housing a stunning hotel, the building also offers condos to people who want to live in the heart of downtown.
Once you get an opportunity to visit the pool on a beautiful summer day, you'll be able to meet people who are living their best lives in Chicago by enjoying all of Radisson Blu's amenities.
To learn more and book an unforgettable stay for yourself, check out Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel's website.
