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Saturday, June 27, 2026
Pride Weekend Draglicious drag show at Hydrate, Saturday June 27 with the show beginning at 9pm. This event was imported by Out x Out. Please visit the venue link to verify details.
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Fri, Jun 26
11 PM - 4 AM
Hydrate Nightclub, Chicago
Hydrate's H2GLOW Pride Parade Weekend kicks off Friday June 26 with Martin + Saint and Boy J, 11pm to 4am.

Sat, Jun 27
4 PM - 8 PM
Hydrate Nightclub, Chicago
Daytime Jai Ho Pride Edition Bollywood day party at Hydrate, Saturday June 27 from 4pm to 8pm.

Sat, Jun 27
11 PM - 5 AM
Hydrate Nightclub, Chicago
DJ Joe Gauthreaux headlines Hydrate Nightclub Pride Saturday June 27, party from 11pm to 5am.

Sun, Jun 28
11 AM - 4 AM
Hydrate Nightclub, Chicago
Hydrate Pride Parade Sunday featuring Laura B, doors at 11am with hot go-gos all day, June 28.
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