Bear Pride 

2008

 

Schedule of Events

NOTE: You must have an ID (such as driver's license or passport) for access to all bars and venues. Your run badge is NOT enough!

Wednesday May 21st
9pm SHUTTLE STARTS to Manhandlers. Last bus back to Hotel at 2:30 pm.
9:30pm - 2am Midnight Cowboy Party at the Manhandler Saloon (1948 N. Halsted St)
Thursday May 22nd
4pm - 8pm Registration at the Millennium Knickerbocker Hotel in the Prince of Wales room
8:30pm - 4am SHUTTLE STARTS to Jackhammers / Touche. Last bus to Hotel at 2:30 pm.
9pm - 2am Welcome Party at Jackhammer (6406 N Clark) and Touche (6412 N Clark)
Friday May 23rd
8am - 10am Coffee in the Hospitality Suite
9am - 7pm Registration at the Millennium Knickerbocker Hotel in the Prince of Wales room
10am - 8pm Bear Bazaar vendor market at the Millennium Knickerbocker Hotel in the Continental room
10:45am Trolley leaves from the front of the Hotel; returning at 3pm.
11am - 2pm Cocktail Trolley Chicago City Tour
(Optional Event $25)
9pm - 1:30am Bubba's Block Party at the Millennium Knickerbocker Hotel in the Ballroom
1:30am - 5am After Hours Party at the Millennium Knickerbocker Hotel in the Hospitality Suite
Saturday May 24th
8am - 10am Coffee in the Hospitality Suite
9am - 12pm Registration at the Millennium Knickerbocker Hotel in the Prince of Wales room
11am - 7pm Bear Bazaar vendor market at the Millennium Knickerbocker Hotel in the Continental room
11:30am SHUTTLE STARTS to Boys Town. Last bus to Hotel at 5:30.
12pm - 5pm Boys Town Bar Crawl:
   Bear Shower Contest and Dance at Spin
   Bear-e-okee at North End
   Online Party at Cellblock
   Boxers Patio Party at Buck's Saloon
   Jocks in Jerseys at Scarlet
8pm - 9:30pm Mr. Bear Pride Contest at the Millennium Knickerbocker Hotel in the Crystal Ballroom
9:30pm - 1:30pm Shag Fest with DJ Tony Ruiz at the Millennium Knickerbocker Hotel in the Crystal Ballroom
featuring the Mr. Woofstock contest at 9:30pm
1:30am - 5am After Hours Party at the Millennium Knickerbocker Hotel in the Hospitality Suite
Sunday May 25th
8am - 10am Coffee in the Hospitality Suite
10:30am SHUTTLE STARTS to Boys Town. Last bus to Hotel at 5:30.
11am - 7pm Bear Bazaar vendor market at the Millennium Knickerbocker Hotel in the Continental room
11am - 1pm Breakfast Buffet at Sidetrack (3349 N Halsted)
1pm - 5pm Wet-N-Wild Party at Steamworks (3250 N Halsted)
(Optional event $35)
2pm - 4pm Bear Bingo at the Millennium Knickerbocker Hotel in the Prince of Wales room
2:30pm SHUTTLE STARTS to boat dock. Bus back to Hotel at 5:30.
2:30pm - 5pm Architectural Boat Cruise & Wine Tasting (click here for more info)
(Optional event $65)
9:30pm SHUTTLE STARTS to Visions. Last bus to Hotel at 4:30.
10pm - 4am Nuts-to-Butts Dance with DJ Jose Cortes - theme "60's" at Vision (640 N Dearborn).
2am - 5am After Hours Party at the Millennium Knickerbocker Hotel in the Hospitality Suite
1am - 5am After Hours Party at the Millennium Knickerbocker Hotel in the Hospitality Suites
Monday May 26th
9am - 11am Coffee and Bagels in the Hospitality Suite
12:30pm SHUTTLE STARTS to Sidetrack. Last bus to Hotel at 7:00.
1pm - 7pm Farewell Showtunes at Sidetrack (3349 N Halsted)

DISCLAIMER: The Great Lakes Bears reserves the right to add, change, or cancel scheduled event activities due to unforeseen conditions.