People dance at the Avita Dance Stage during the second day of 39th Northalsted Market Days along North Halsted Street on August 7, 2021.Colin Boyle/Block Club Chicago
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NORTHALSTED — Market Days returned this weekend after a year away due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Crowds of people filled the streets of Northalsted to celebrate at the fest, which has turned into a celebration of LGBTQ pride.
But the weekend saw much joy, with people dancing, waving rainbow flags and fans and buying from local vendors.
Photos from the event:
Credit: Colin Boyle/Block Club ChicagoPeople mill about during the second day of 39th Northalsted Market Days along North Halsted Street on August 7, 2021.Credit: Colin Boyle/Block Club ChicagoTo The 9s performs at the Nissan Partners of Progress Stage during the second day of 39th Northalsted Market Days along North Halsted Street on August 7, 2021.Credit: Colin Boyle/Block Club ChicagoPeople mill about during the second day of 39th Northalsted Market Days along North Halsted Street on August 7, 2021.Credit: Colin Boyle/Block Club ChicagoPeople dance at the Avita Dance Stage during the second day of 39th Northalsted Market Days along North Halsted Street on August 7, 2021.Credit: Colin Boyle/Block Club ChicagoPeople dance at the Avita Dance Stage during the second day of 39th Northalsted Market Days along North Halsted Street on August 7, 2021.Credit: Colin Boyle/Block Club ChicagoPeople dance at the Avita Dance Stage during the second day of 39th Northalsted Market Days along North Halsted Street on August 7, 2021.Credit: Colin Boyle/Block Club ChicagoPeople mill about during the second day of 39th Northalsted Market Days along North Halsted Street on August 7, 2021.Credit: Colin Boyle/Block Club ChicagoPeople shop during the second day of 39th Northalsted Market Days along North Halsted Street on August 7, 2021.Credit: Colin Boyle/Block Club ChicagoMimi Phaivan, Catherine Park and Thanh Myhra pose for a photo during the second day of 39th Northalsted Market Days along North Halsted Street on August 7, 2021.Credit: Colin Boyle/Block Club ChicagoPeople dance and sing at Sidetrack during the second day of 39th Northalsted Market Days along North Halsted Street on August 7, 2021.Credit: Colin Boyle/Block Club ChicagoPeople dance and walk around during the second day of 39th Northalsted Market Days along North Halsted Street on August 7, 2021.Credit: Colin Boyle/Block Club ChicagoLight shines on a disco ball during the second day of 39th Northalsted Market Days along North Halsted Street on August 7, 2021.Credit: Colin Boyle/Block Club ChicagoPeople walk around during the second day of 39th Northalsted Market Days along North Halsted Street on August 7, 2021.Credit: Colin Boyle/Block Club ChicagoPeople shop during the second day of 39th Northalsted Market Days along North Halsted Street on August 7, 2021.Credit: Colin Boyle/Block Club ChicagoPeople dance near the Belmont Stage during Bambi-Banks-Coulee’s Soul Train on the second day of 39th Northalsted Market Days along North Halsted Street on August 7, 2021.Credit: Colin Boyle/Block Club ChicagoPeople dance near the Belmont Stage during Bambi-Banks-Coulee’s Soul Train on the second day of 39th Northalsted Market Days along North Halsted Street on August 7, 2021.Credit: Colin Boyle/Block Club ChicagoPeople dance near the Belmont Stage during Bambi-Banks-Coulee’s Soul Train on the second day of 39th Northalsted Market Days along North Halsted Street on August 7, 2021.Credit: Colin Boyle/Block Club ChicagoA person waves a rainbow fan near the Belmont Stage during Bambi-Banks-Coulee’s Soul Train on the second day of 39th Northalsted Market Days along North Halsted Street on August 7, 2021.Credit: Colin Boyle/Block Club ChicagoPeople dance near the Belmont Stage during Bambi-Banks-Coulee’s Soul Train on the second day of 39th Northalsted Market Days along North Halsted Street on August 7, 2021.Credit: Colin Boyle/Block Club ChicagoPeople dance near the Belmont Stage during Bambi-Banks-Coulee’s Soul Train on the second day of 39th Northalsted Market Days along North Halsted Street on August 7, 2021.
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