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ThanksGayving Eve Party

Name: ThanksGayving Eve Party
Start: 2026-11-25T21:00:00-06:00
Location: Sidetrack

Sidetrack

3349 N Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60657

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Wed, Nov 25 · 9:00 PM

Wednesday, November 25, 2026

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The night before Thanksgiving at Sidetrack, one of the biggest Wednesday night parties of the year. Bring your friends and dance the night away at Chicago's legendary video bar on Halsted Street.

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