109 Pics of Chicago’s Nearly Naked Speedo Santas

Fabulous! Festive! FUNdraising! Speedos...in December?! Embrace the cold! On Saturday, Dec. 8, the 8^th annual Santa Speedo Run Boystown presented by Miller Lite will raise money to support Center on Halsted. Over 250 participants don their gay apparel for a one-mile run through the heart of Lakeview, clad in nothing more than Santa hats, speedos and other holiday attire! Last year's event raised over $70K for Center on Halsted and the vital services the Center provides. The event draws a crowd of thousands each year, as well as drawing national and international media coverage.

The event will be held at Sidetrack Video Bar, 3349 N Halsted. Registration starts at 12 noon and the one-mile run begins promptly at 2:00pm. The run is followed with merriment, entertainment and prizes hosted by Debbie Fox (and stick around for the "afterparty" hosted by Sidetrack's Dixie Lynn Cartwright). Everyone is encouraged to wear holiday attire such as a Speedo and a Santa hat, but it is not mandatory. Festive holiday costumes have included Elves, Reindeer, Hanukkah Harrys and more. Runners are asked for a minimum $25 donation to participate. Donations may also be made directly to Center on Halsted. The full donation for the event will support Center on Halsted.

For more information, or to register in advance, visit:
https://events.centeronhalsted.org/speedo2018 or santaspeedoboystown.centeronhalsted.org

Event Sponsors: Presenting sponsor: Miller Lite; Santa Sponsor Level: Sidetrack and Tito's Vodka; Rudolph Sponsor Level: Lyft and Men's Room

About the Most Fabulous Santa Speedo Run

The eighth-annual Santa Speedo Run Boystown is organized by partners Karl Sponholtz and Jeff Colgan -- who are dedicated to helping the LGBTQ community with the support of their friends, families, and volunteers.

For more information on the event, check here.

About Center on Halsted:
Center on Halsted is the most comprehensive community center in the Midwestern United States dedicated to building and strengthening the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer (LGBTQ) community. Impacting the lives of approximately 45,000 LGBTQ individuals a year, more than 1,400 community members of all ages walk through the doors every day to participate in the diverse public programs and social services. For more information, visit www.centeronhalsted.org or follow them on Facebook and Twitter.

About Sidetrack:
Sidetrack, Chicago's Original Video Bar, has been welcoming the community and the world for more than 35 years with a unique video mix of pop, rock, comedy, show tunes, and retro favorites. Sidetrack is 21+ w/ valid ID. More information at SidetrackChicago.com