2025 GayVn Awards - Red Carpet Album 2
01.20.2025   |   132 Photos
The 2025 GayVn Awards were held at the Virgin Hotels Las Vegas. Hosts for the awards were Alec Mapa, Jkab Ethan Dale and Bruno Alcantara. Winners were announced in 33 categories with 17 being voted on by the fans.
Photos by Ken Brown

2025 GayVn Awards - Red Carpet Album 1
01.20.2025   |   133 Photos
The 2025 GayVn Awards were held at the Virgin Hotels Las Vegas. Hosts for the awards were Alec Mapa, Jkab Ethan Dale and Bruno Alcantara. Winners were announced in 33 categories with 17 being voted on by the fans.
Photos by Ken Brown

Santa Speedo Run Northalsted 2024
12.07.2024   |   35 Photos
The annual Santa Speedo Run Northalsted, held December 7, raised more than $182,000 for Center on Halsted.
Photos by Sidetrack

Circuit Moms Diamond Ball at the Aragon Theatre
11.09.2024   |   92 Photos
Circuit Moms Diamond Ball at the Aragon Theatre. DJs : Suri, Tony Moran and Alberto Ponzo
Photos by Anthony Meade

Haunted Halsted Halloween Parade - Part 2
10.31.2024   |   148 Photos
The 27th annual Haunted Halsted Halloween Parade is ranked one of the top ten in the US by Fodor’s Travel, has a spectacular Costume Contest with hundreds of entrants featuring $4,000 in cash prizes and concludes with an awards presentation. The 2024 Halloween Parade Grand Marshals were from The Boulet Brothers Dragula featuring SCYLLA, Auntie Heroine and Aurora Gozmic. The Award Show was hosted by Batty Davis, The Dancing Diva and featured entertainment by Musical Duo – Molly & Alex (Molly Callinan & Alex Newkirk)
Photos by Ken Brown

Haunted Halsted Halloween Parade - Part 1
10.31.2024   |   151 Photos
The 27th annual Haunted Halsted Halloween Parade is ranked one of the top ten in the US by Fodor’s Travel, has a spectacular Costume Contest with hundreds of entrants featuring $4,000 in cash prizes and concludes with an awards presentation. The 2024 Halloween Parade Grand Marshals were from The Boulet Brothers Dragula featuring SCYLLA, Auntie Heroine and Aurora Gozmic.
Photos by Ken Brown

2024 Chicago LGBT Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
10.01.2024   |   69 Photos
The 2024 Chicago LGBT Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony was held at The Chicago History Museum. The only city-sanctioned LGBT Hall of Fame in the world, founded in 1991 honored 19 LGBT-identified individuals, two LGBT-identified organizations, and one “Friend of the Community” (ally). The 2024 inductees, who represent a wide cross-section of the diverse Chicago community, this year include Lori Lightfoot, former Mayor of Chicago; Chicago Icon John "Miss Foozie" Foos; WGN Weekend Morning News co-anchor Sean Lewis; Reverend Charles Straight, senior pastor of the Faith United Methodist Church; John von Rhein, longtime music critic of the Chicago Tribune; and LaTony Alvarado Rivera, executive director of the Chicago Freedom School.
Photos by Ken Brown

Out In The Park at Six Flags Great America
09.07.2024   |   43 Photos
The 13th annual Out In The Park returned to Six Flags Great America. Approximately 4900 people attended the fun event.
Photos by Ken Brown

Market Days 2024 Sunday 8-11 Album 2
08.11.2024   |   88 Photos
The Midwest's largest street festival was back as the 42nd year of Northalsted Market Days Album Highlights include: DJ Deanne, Fearless: A Tribute to Taylor, Sixteen Candles, Max Rae, RalNao, and DJ Nina Flowers
Photos by Ken Brown

Market Days 2024 Sunday 8-11 Album 1
08.11.2024   |   93 Photos
The Midwest's largest street festival was back as the 42nd year of Northalsted Market Days Album Highlights include: Big Freedia, DJ Nick Stracener, DJ Riley York and the Lucky Horseshoe Dancers, Dancing Queen: An ABBA Salute, and Hello Weekend
Photos by Ken Brown

Market Days 2024 Saturday 8-10 Album 2
08.10.2024   |   97 Photos
The Midwest's largest street festival was back as the 42nd year of Northalsted Market Days Album Highlights include: Radio Gaga, Too Much Molly Band, ViiV Dance Stage, Ultrabeat, and Billy Porter
Photos by Ken Brown

Market Days 2024 Saturday 8-10 Album 1
08.10.2024   |   97 Photos
The Midwest's largest street festival was back as the 42nd year of Northalsted Market Days Album Highlights include: Dj Laura B, Hydrate’s Draglicious Show, The Divas, The Miss Toto, DJ Ron Geronimo & The Market Days Drag Review, Alyssa Edwards, Chicago Spirit Brigade, and VJ Bryan & Sasha Love
Photos by Ken Brown

2024 Chicago Pride Parade - Faces in the Crowd
06.30.2024   |   35 Photos
People in the crowd at the 53rd annual Chicago Pride Parade.
Photos by Ken Brown

2024 Chicago Pride Parade - Album 5
06.30.2024   |   140 Photos
The 53rd annual Chicago Pride Parade stepped off at 11AM on Sunday June 30, 2024 Since 2013, the Parade has consistently attracted over one million attendees each year, making it not only the oldest, but also one of the largest Pride parades worldwide. Grand Marshal - Fortune Feimster and her wife Jax Smith Community Grand Marshals - Myles and Precious Brady-Davis & Art Johnston and his partner in life and business, José Pepe Peña. Album features Groups 116 thru the end of the parade
Photos by Ken Brown

2024 Chicago Pride Parade - Album 4
06.30.2024   |   147 Photos
The 53rd annual Chicago Pride Parade stepped off at 11AM on Sunday June 30, 2024 Since 2013, the Parade has consistently attracted over one million attendees each year, making it not only the oldest, but also one of the largest Pride parades worldwide. Grand Marshal - Fortune Feimster and her wife Jax Smith Community Grand Marshals - Myles and Precious Brady-Davis & Art Johnston and his partner in life and business, José Pepe Peña. Album features Groups 84 - 115
Photos by Ken Brown

2024 Chicago Pride Parade - Album 3
06.30.2024   |   143 Photos
The 53rd annual Chicago Pride Parade stepped off at 11AM on Sunday June 30, 2024 Since 2013, the Parade has consistently attracted over one million attendees each year, making it not only the oldest, but also one of the largest Pride parades worldwide. Grand Marshal - Fortune Feimster and her wife Jax Smith Community Grand Marshals - Myles and Precious Brady-Davis & Art Johnston and his partner in life and business, José Pepe Peña. Album features Groups 56 - 83
Photos by Ken Brown

2024 Chicago Pride Parade - Album 2
06.30.2024   |   146 Photos
The 53rd annual Chicago Pride Parade stepped off at 11AM on Sunday June 30, 2024 Since 2013, the Parade has consistently attracted over one million attendees each year, making it not only the oldest, but also one of the largest Pride parades worldwide. Grand Marshal - Fortune Feimster and her wife Jax Smith Community Grand Marshals - Myles and Precious Brady-Davis & Art Johnston and his partner in life and business, José Pepe Peña. Album features Groups 27 - 55
Photos by Ken Brown

2024 Chicago Pride Parade - Album 1
06.30.2024   |   146 Photos
The 53rd annual Chicago Pride Parade stepped off at 11AM on Sunday June 30, 2024 Since 2013, the Parade has consistently attracted over one million attendees each year, making it not only the oldest, but also one of the largest Pride parades worldwide. Grand Marshal - Fortune Feimster and her wife Jax Smith Community Grand Marshals - Myles and Precious Brady-Davis & Art Johnston and his partner in life and business, José Pepe Peña. Album features Groups 1 – 26
Photos by Ken Brown

Chicago Pride Fest Sunday June 23, 2024 Album 3
06.23.2024   |   112 Photos
The 23rd annual Chicago Pride Fest a celebration of LGBTQ+ life, culture and community in Chicago’s landmark LGBTQ+ Northalsted neighborhood ran June 22nd and 23rd on N. Halsted St. from Addison to Grace. Highlights include: Pride Drag Show, Max Rae and Headliner Amber Riley
Photos by Ken Brown

Chicago Pride Fest Sunday June 23, 2024 Album 2
06.23.2024   |   116 Photos
The 23rd annual Chicago Pride Fest a celebration of LGBTQ+ life, culture and community in Chicago’s landmark LGBTQ+ Northalsted neighborhood ran June 22nd and 23rd on N. Halsted St. from Addison to Grace. Highlights include: Pride Drag Show, Alex Lahey, Dancing Queen: An ABBA Salute and VJ Bryan
Photos by Ken Brown

Chicago Pride Fest Sunday June 23, 2024 Album 1
06.23.2024   |   84 Photos
The 23rd annual Chicago Pride Fest a celebration of LGBTQ+ life, culture and community in Chicago’s landmark LGBTQ+ Northalsted neighborhood ran June 22nd and 23rd on N. Halsted St. from Addison to Grace. Highlights include: Chicago Spirit Brigade, Pride Drag Show, DJ X-tasy and Bob the Drag Queen
Photos by Ken Brown

Chicago Pride Fest 18th Annual Proud Pet Parade
06.23.2024   |   79 Photos
The 18 annual Proud Pet Parade hosted by Miss Foozie is always a highlight of the Chicago Pride Fest. This year featured many dogs, 3 cats and even a hamster!
Photos by Ken Brown

Chicago Pride Fest Saturday June 22, 2024 Album 2
06.22.2024   |   83 Photos
The 23rd annual Chicago Pride Fest a celebration of LGBTQ+ life, culture and community in Chicago’s landmark LGBTQ+ Northalsted neighborhood ran June 22nd and 23rd on N. Halsted St. from Addison to Grace. Highlights include: DJ Ethan Cole, Pride Drag Show, Sapphira Cristal, John Duff and Headliner Natasha Bedingfield
Photos by Ken Brown

Chicago Pride Fest Saturday June 22, 2024 Album 1
06.22.2024   |   83 Photos
The 23rd annual Chicago Pride Fest a celebration of LGBTQ+ life, culture and community in Chicago’s landmark LGBTQ+ Northalsted neighborhood ran June 22nd and 23rd on N. Halsted St. from Addison to Grace. Highlights include: Bev Rage & The Drinks, DJ Saint, Servin’ Fysh Dance Co., Kaleena Zanders, The Divas, Doggpound, Ultrabeat, Too Much Molly Band and Pride Drag Shows
Photos by Ken Brown

PrideFest Milwaukee 2024 Saturday June 8 - Album 3
06.08.2024   |   110 Photos
Highlights from Saturday June 8 include, Spacecats, House of Oge, A.I.M. Squad, DJ Shawna, MKE L.E.D., Bottoms Up Ariel Burlesque Show, Furries, Icona Pop, Doggpound, Mya, DJ Minx and Dance Pavilion Hosts – Miss Spencer, Chanel D’Vine, Jacyln Jill, Melee the Queen and LaLa Ri
Photos by Ken Brown

PrideFest Milwaukee 2024 Saturday June 8 - Album 2
06.08.2024   |   107 Photos
Highlights from Saturday June 8 include, Spacecats, House of Oge, Sabor Latino, A.I.M. Squad, Travvy Trav, Murray’s Misfits, Montell’s Melanin Extravaganza, Cupcakke, DJ Shawna, MKE L.E.D., Bottoms Up Ariel Burlesque Show, Furries and Dance Pavilion Hosts – Miss Spencer, Chanel D’Vine, Jacyln Jill, Melee the Queen and LaLa Ri
Photos by Ken Brown

PrideFest Milwaukee 2024 Saturday June 8 - Album 1
06.08.2024   |   91 Photos
Highlights from Saturday June 8 include, Reyna, World Dance Review, One Voice Milwaukee, DJB, Home Fatale, Skrat and FXY, Spacecats, House of Oge, Shle Berry, A.I.M. Squad, MKE L.E.D., Bottoms Up Ariel Burlesque Show, Furries and Dance Pavilion Hosts – Miss Spencer, Chanel D’Vine, Jacyln Jill, Melee the Queen and LaLa Ri
Photos by Ken Brown

PrideFest Milwaukee 2024 Friday June 7 - Album 2
06.07.2024   |   100 Photos
Highlights from Friday June 7 include, Spacecats, House of Oge, Furries, Bottoms Up Ariel Burlesque Show, Kia Rap Princess, The A.I.M. Squad, Legends of Drag, Dixon Dallas, Phox, David Archuleta, Mz Worthy and Dance Pavilion Hosts – Pony Boy, Winter da Bratt, Malee the Queen, Amethyst, Maco and Amanda Tori Meeting.
Photos by Ken Brown

PrideFest Milwaukee 2024 Friday June 7 - Album 1
06.07.2024   |   100 Photos
Highlights from Friday June 7 include, Spacecats, House of Oge, Funk Summit Bass Team, Malee, Furries, Sushi Lor, Haunt3d Hous3, Opening Ceremonies, Sara Rogrigues - Lieutenant Governor of Wisconsin, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin, Virginia Wolf, Bottoms Up Ariel Burlesque Show, The A.I.M. Squad and Dance Pavilion Hosts – Pony Boy, Winter da Bratt, Malee the Queen, Amethyst, Maco and Amanda Tori Meeting.
Photos by Ken Brown

PrideFest Milwaukee 2024 Thursday June 6 - Album 2
06.06.2024   |   87 Photos
Highlights from Thursday June 6 include Spacecats, Mke L.E.D., The A.I.M. Squad, House of Oge, Ada Vox, Violet Chachki, Envy Peru, Alaska, Kenny Perez, Furries, Bottoms Up Ariel Burlesque Show, Dj Lady D, and Dance Pavilion Hosts – Gluttony Sin, Malayia Marvel and Melee the Queen.
Photos by Ken Brown

PrideFest Milwaukee 2024 Thursday June 6 - Album 1
06.06.2024   |   81 Photos
Highlights from Thursday June 6 include Michael Fisher, Spacecats, Shasha Flare Rome, Cyrus Chrome, Bell Bastien, MkX, Mke L.E.D., The A.I.M. Squad, House of Oge, Furries, Bottoms Up Ariel Burlesque Show, Dj Lady D, and Dance Pavilion Hosts – Gluttony Sin, Malayia Marvel and Melee the Queen.
Photos by Ken Brown

Arousal - The Official Grabby Awards After Party
05.25.2024   |   39 Photos
Held at Charlie's - Highlights from The Grabby Award's Official After Party featuring many of the stars from the awards
Photos by Ken Brown

Grabby Awards America 2024
05.25.2024   |   57 Photos
Highlights from the 25th Annual Grabby Awards held at The Metro. Hosted by Chi Chi La Rue and Honey West with Dillion Diaz, Drake Von & Milo Miles. Celebrities included Andrew Christian and Billy Porter
Photos by Ken Brown

The Grabby Awards America Red Carpet
05.25.2024   |   80 Photos
The stars arrive on the Red Carpet for the 25th annual Grabby awards held at Metro
Photos by Ken Brown

Carnal+ Grabby Weekend Kick Off Party
05.24.2024   |   42 Photos
Hosted by Boy J at Sidetrack, its the Grabby Weekend Kick Off Party featuring the men of Carnal Plus Studios
Photos by Ken Brown

Chi Chi La Rue Presents Skin Trade
05.23.2024   |   46 Photos
The official Grabby weekend opening party at Hydrate - Celebrating 25 years of the Grabby Awards,
Photos by Ken Brown

St. Patrick's Day Weekend at Sidetrack
03.17.2024   |   41 Photos
The green party that is St. Patrick's Day, celebrated March 16-17, led to one of the busiest St. Patrick's weekends ever for Sidetrack
Photos by Sidetrack

2024 GayVn Awards Red Carpet - Las Vegas - Album 2
01.25.2024   |   107 Photos
The 2024 GayVN Awards were announced on Thursday January 25th in a festive ceremony at the Resorts World Las Vegas Theatre. The legendary Alec Mapa and gay porn superstar Cade Maddox co-hosted the gala in which winners were revealed in 33 GayVN Awards categories—17 of which were voted on by the fans.
Photos by Ken Brown

2024 GayVn Awards Red Carpet - Las Vegas
01.25.2024   |   109 Photos
The 2024 GayVN Awards were announced on Thursday January 25th in a festive ceremony at the Resorts World Las Vegas Theatre. The legendary Alec Mapa and gay porn superstar Cade Maddox co-hosted the gala in which winners were revealed in 33 GayVN Awards categories—17 of which were voted on by the fans.
Photos by Ken Brown

Year of Memories at Sidetrack
01.01.2024   |   119 Photos
2023 was a year to celebrate at Chicago’s popular video bar, Sidetrack. From St. Patrick’s Day to Memorial Day week; Pride was a whole month of events and a wonderful Market Days.
Photos by Sidetrack

New Years Eve: Sidetrack
12.31.2023   |   67 Photos
New Years Eve: Sidetrack
Photos by Anthony Meade

Santa Speedo Run 2023
12.02.2023   |   81 Photos
Each year since 2011, hundreds of participants have spent a December day running through the heart of East Lakeview in Chicago, clad in nothing more than Santa hats, speedos and other holiday attire. Hosted by Sidetrack, the annual event raises funds for Center on Halsted.
Photos by Anthony Meade

House Collective 4 Year Anniversary at Hydrate
11.19.2023   |   85 Photos
House Collective 4 Year Anniversary at Hydrate with DJ Ethan Cole, DJ Janky and DJ BLU 9 B2B set.
Photos by Anthony Meade

Out and About: Northalsted
11.18.2023   |   50 Photos
Out and About in Chicago's Northalsted Neighborhood (commonly referred to as Boystown): Kit Kat Supper Club, Cell Block, Northend and Charlie's.
Photos by Anthony Meade

Out and About: Andersonville
11.18.2023   |   33 Photos
Out and About on the north side: Atmosphere, Meeting House, The SoFo Tap and Jackhammer.
Photos by Anthony Meade

Sidetrack Halloween Costume Contest
10.31.2023   |   35 Photos
Immediately after the Northalsted Haunted Halsted Halloween Parade, Sidetrack hosted their annual costume contest hosted by Zamora Love with performances by Boy J. View more photos from Sidetrack here.
Photos by Sidetrack

Northalsted Halloween Parade
10.31.2023   |   93 Photos
Ranked one of the top ten Halloween Parades in the US by Fodor’s Travel, The 26th annual parade featured the 10,000 watt Good Bus sound stage, Chicago Full Moon Jam fire performers, Windy City Jeep Club, Lakeside Pride Marching Band, Chicago Spirit Brigade pep squad. Post parade was a spectacular Costume Contest with hundreds of entrants with $4,000 in cash prizes hosted by Chicago Today's (NBC 5) Matthew Rodrigues and the Dancing Diva, Batty Davis. Also a live performance by musical duo Molly & Alex. The 2023 Halloween Parade Grand Marshal was 44th Ward Alderman Bennett Lawson.
Photos by Kevin Wayne

Haunted Halsted Halloween Parade
10.31.2023   |   175 Photos
Ranked one of the top ten Halloween Parades in the US by Fodor’s Travel, The 26th annual parade featured the 10,000 watt Good Bus sound stage, Chicago Full Moon Jam fire performers, Windy City Jeep Club, Lakeside Pride Marching Band, Chicago Spirit Brigade pep squad. Post parade was a spectacular Costume Contest with hundreds of entrants with $4,000 in cash prizes hosted by Chicago Today's (NBC 5) Matthew Rodrigues and the Dancing Diva, Batty Davis. Also a live performance by musical duo Molly & Alex. The 2023 Halloween Parade Grand Marshal was 44th Ward Alderman Bennett Lawson.
Photos by Joshua Moore

Haunted Halsted Halloween Parade
10.31.2023   |   67 Photos
Ranked one of the top ten Halloween Parades in the US by Fodor’s Travel, The 26th annual parade featured the 10,000 watt Good Bus sound stage, Chicago Full Moon Jam fire performers, Windy City Jeep Club, Lakeside Pride Marching Band, Chicago Spirit Brigade pep squad. Post parade was a spectacular Costume Contest with hundreds of entrants with $4,000 in cash prizes hosted by Chicago Today's (NBC 5) Matthew Rodrigues and the Dancing Diva, Batty Davis. Also a live performance by musical duo Molly & Alex. The 2023 Halloween Parade Grand Marshal was 44th Ward Alderman Bennett Lawson. Photos by Del Nakamura (Northalsted Business Alliance) see additional photos here: northalsted.com/gallery/halloween-gallery
Photos by Del Nakamura