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Schedule of Events
Note that 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 | 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 2pm. |
| 11am - 2pm | Cocktail Trolley Chicago City Tour (Optional Event $25) |
| 9pm - 1:30am | Bubba's Block Party at the Millennium Knickerbocker Hotel in the Crystal 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 |
| 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.