Chicago Beach Grommoff 2025

Chicago
Illinois

Event Details:

The gromoff begins at 1:00 on Saturday August 2nd. We’ll plan to hang out at the beach for as long as we see fit (for at least a few hours)! This event is BYOE (bring your own everything): drinks, snacks, sunscreen, towel, swimsuit, chair… whatever you need for your perfect beach day. There is a snack shack at the beach with some food if you’d like. **Note: date/time/location may be subject to change depending on weather conditions. Organizer will reach out with further details if needed.**

On the day of the event, be on the lookout for an update as to where we are located on the beach! We typically set up on the north side of the beach near the Ardmore Ave entrance as it is the most accessible for the larger people in our group (I understand this is not the typical "gay" side of the beach, but accessibility is important in a space for fat people). Dom/piggysmallz will arrive early to stake out a spot.

What a coincidence! This Gromoff falls on the same day as the Belly Up event at Jackhammer (NOT sponsored or in any way related to Grommr). Doors open @ 9 with no cover until 10pm ($10 at the door after that). Keep the Gromoff energy going at Jackhammer's night for gainers and bears!

Transportation/Parking:

For those taking the CTA: Hollywood Beach can be reached via the #84 Peterson, #147 Outer Drive Express and #151 Sheridan buses. It is also a quick walk from the Bryn Mawr Red Line stop. (Note: Due to construction, northbound trains do not stop at Bryn Mawr at the moment. You would either need to get off at an adjacent stop and walk a bit further, or go to Thorndale and grab a train going south for one stop.)

For those driving: available parking is street parking. There are also a few paid lots near-ish to the beach.

Consent:

At all Gromoffs, consent is strictly mandatory. People being in swimsuits at this Gromoff does NOT give anyone the right to touch someone else without consent. Please make sure you are asking others for consent. Let's keep this event fun, welcoming, and safe for everyone!

This event is organized by piggysmallz, feel free to reach out to them with any questions.

To view the event page and RSVP go to https://www.grommr.com/Event/ChiBeachGromoff2025

I hope to see you there! And keep your fingers crossed for gorgeous weather!