2025 Argyle Lunar New Year Celebration

Join us on Argyle Street on Saturday, February 8th, as Uptown continues its longstanding annual tradition of 40+ years celebrating the Lunar New Year! Full details at https://partners.exploreuptown.org/events/details/argyle-lunar-new-year-celebration-3768

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RSVP for FREE for a chance to win prizes from Argyle businesses and restaurants: https://secure.lglforms.com/form_engine/s/qYUes6NaLvki0TzbtZHanQ

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PARADE: 1:00 PM

To welcome the Year of the Snake, we’ll be hosting the Lunar New Year Parade on Saturday February 8th (kick-off at 1:00pm sharp at Argyle & Winthrop) featuring local community groups, cultural institutions, dancers and performers!

Parade will kick-off at 1:00pm from Argyle & Winthrop, move west on Argyle, north on Broadway, east on Winona, and south on Sheridan back to Argyle. NOTE: parade route may change due to CTA construction work in the area.

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Stay tuned for the SCHEDULE OF EVENTS including special offerings and activations with Haibayo, Qideas, Bezazian Library, TimeLine Theatre, and CMAA.

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Post-Parade Performances!

1:45 - 2:30pm

Corner of Argyle & Winthrop (outdoor stage)

Join us at the intersection of Argyle & Winthrop once the parade ends for performances by local groups including the CMAA youth dancers (lion & lotus) and Hoang Phuc Lion Dance Association.

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SUPPORT LOCAL ARGYLE BUSINESSES:

Starting Thursday, February 6th, you can pick up a free Lucky Red Envelope with a complimentary Year of the Snake sticker at select businesses (locations TBA)! PLUS….inside just a few of these envelopes will also be a Lucky Golden Ticket good for a special Year of the Snake gift from Uptown United and other prizes.

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Uptown United's free community events would not be possible without the support of our generous sponsors:

VIP Sponsor:

Fat Miilk

Village Eyecare

Event Sponsors:

Epic Wine and Spirits

Chicago Asian Network

Hello Thai

Rupee Wine and Spirits

Sky's Beverage Depot

TimeLine Theatre Company

Uni Uni

Annual Sponsors:

Graceland Cemetery & Arboretum

Wintrust Bank Uptown

Old National Bank

This program is partially supported by a grant from the Illinois Arts Council Agency.

If you would like to support this event with a tax-deductible donation to the organizer, Uptown United, please visit https://secure.lglforms.com/form_engine/s/5yRnwXj3QtacKxEjTWly5A

Host or Publisher Uptown United