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Center on HalstedCenter on Halsted

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Akvavit Theatre at the Storefront TheaterAkvavit Theatre at the Storefront Theater

The CallThe Call

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Merle Reskin Theatre DePaul UniversityMerle Reskin Theatre DePaul University



  TODAYS GAY & LESBIAN EVENTS

Saturday December 8th

Santa Speedo Run
12:00pm

The Santa Speedo Run - Boystown is more than an excuse to hang out your holiday decorations - it's also a huge party that raises money for the Center on Halsted serving Chicago's LGBTQ community. REGISTER TO RUN as an individual or as a team or MAKE A DONATION and enjoy all the fun!

12:00pm Sign-in and Registration @ Sidetrack 1:50pm We sing our very own Christmas Carol, "Jingle Balls!" 2:00pm 1-mile run through Boystown 2:30pm Awards, Entertainment and Door Prizes

SANTA'S SACK OF FUNDRAISING INCENTIVES:

Raise $1,500 or more and become eligible for a party at Sidetrack for you and 50 of your friends. A drawing with only those that reach the $1,500 goal will be held during the Santa Speedo Run and the winner will be announced live!

Raise $300, receive the Official 2018 Santa Speedo or the Official Santa Zip Sweatshirt

Raise $100, receive an entry in the Grand Prize Drawing - you will get an additional entry for each additional $100 you raise. We have over 10 gifts in this drawing that are each valued at $100 or more.

Raise $25, receive Santa's Sack: The first 250 runners to register with a minimum donation of $25 will receive a Santa's Sack that includes our logo t-shirt and other goodies. You are not required to run.

ADDITIONAL EVENT DAY INFORMATION:

Santa and his elves encourage you to dress up your speedo. Need inspiration? Click here for photos from 2017.

If you cannot register online, please bring your donation dollars and checks with you to the event on December 8, which will be collected by Santa's helpers when you sign in.

Make checks payable to the Center On Halsted. 100% of the money raise in will go directly to the Center On Halsted's programs and services.

Santa Sacks have been paid for by our sponsors. Door prizes have been donated by local businesses and individuals to raise additional money for the event and Center On Halsted.

Tickets will be sold at the event to win the door prizes. Again, all proceeds benefit Center on Halsted.

Follow and Share with us on Instagram and Facebook using #santaspeedoboystown and tag @Center_On_Halsted on Facebook or @CenteronHalsted on Instagram



Event Website

Begins at Sidetrack, 3349 N Halsted St., Chicago
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