The annual Chicago Pride Parade is traditionally the last Sunday in June, but if you’re coming to Chicago anytime during Pride Month, you’ll undoubtedly end up on North Halsted. With a plethora of trendy restaurants and bars, there’s always something exciting to do in this LGBTQ+ haven.

For those of you visiting, those distinct streetscape rainbow pylons on North Halsted have a lot of history to them! Read on, and educate yourself on a treasure found only in Chicago.