Run to Boystown for the Pride Lakefront Party & 5K
Grab your boa and beads and head to Boystown for the second annual Pride lakefront party and Pride5K run/walk on Thursday, June 25. The outdoor bash, which benefits Center on Halsted, will feature DJs, drinks and go-go dancers, following a 5K "fun run" along the lakefront path.
Produced by Star Events, the race kicks off at 7:30 p.m. near the Lakefront at Fullerton and Lake Shore Drive. When the run is done, DJs Matthew Harvat and Adam LeBlanc of "Sixteen Candles," will take to the stage and pump up the volume at the "Pride Weekend Kick-Off Party" at Diversey Harbor, from 6:00 p.m. until 10:00 p.m. Beer and wine will be available for purchase.
Racers are encouraged to come in costume and show their pride in every stride. The $50 individual race registration fee includes: a limited edition t-shirt, valuable coupons, gifts from local area businesses and a $10 beverage voucher for use during the party. Take advantage of early-bird registration through May 15, 2015, for $45. Awards will be given for the top individual finishers. Teams of 10 or more will earn perks such as private cabanas and additional drink vouchers. Packet pick-up will take place on Friday, June 19 (6-10 p.m.) and Saturday, June 20 (9 a.m -5 p.m.) at Center on Halsted, 3656 North Halsted Street, in the lobby.
"The Pride Lakefront Party and 5K run/walk is about having fun and showing your PRIDE," said John Barry, president of Star Events. "We're excited to celebrate the incredible strides made by the LGBTQ community toward full equality."
Event sponsors include: 101.9 The MIX, "Boi Magazine," Bud Light, Chicago's WSHE 100.3, and Ro-Bro Marketing & PR. To become an event sponsor, contact Michelle Krage at StarEvents, [email protected]
For more information and to register, visit the race website at starevents.com/events/pride-5k/. Please follow Pride 5K on facebook and twitter @pride5Kchicago for race updates.