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    110 Photos of Sidetrack’s Mardi Gras Exhibitionism and Body Painting

    Christopher Harrity
    02/18/18
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    Cold weather is no bar to nearly nude high jinks on Fat Tuesday. Read more below.

    Cold weather is no bar to nearly nude hijinks on Fat Tuesday. Read more below.

    Even in the Chicago winter, Boystown kept Mardi Gras hot with beads, boys, body paint, and queens. Sidetrack in Chicago continued its annual tradition with a three-day celebration of all things Mardi Gras, which included a Glow Party, a Masquerade Party, and a Fat Tuesday celebration full of Big Easy-style revelry. Thanks to the guys at Sidetrack and Jed Dunalas for the photos here.

    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. Follow Sidetrack on Facebook here for specials and events.

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    Christopher Harrity

    Christopher Harrity is the Manager of Online Production for Here Media, parent company to The Advocate and Out. He enjoys assembling online features on artists and photographers, and you can often find him poring over the mouldering archives of the magazines.
    Christopher Harrity is the Manager of Online Production for Here Media, parent company to The Advocate and Out. He enjoys assembling online features on artists and photographers, and you can often find him poring over the mouldering archives of the magazines.
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