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Ring in the Lunar New Year in Chicago! The city is welcoming the Year of the Snake from Jan. 26 – Feb. 9, 2025. Enjoy colorful parades, cultural celebrations, dining specials, shopping offers, and more. Discover ways to celebrate the Lunar New Year in Chicago. Check back as more events are added! Chinese New Year Celebration Where: Chinese American Museum of Chicago, 238 W. 23rd St. When: Sat., Feb. 1; 2 p.m.- 4 p.m. Contact: 312-949-1000. Fees: General tickets are $8.88 but are free for museum members. Join the Chinese American Museum of Chicago for a festive afternoon featuring lunch, games, and traditional activities like calligraphy. The Year of Dragon Lunar New Year Parade in Chinatown in 2024. Credit: Grace Xue/Block Club Chicago Chinatown Lunar New Year Parade. 1-3 p.m. Feb. 9 . Starts at 24th Street and Wentworth Avenue. Chicago’s Chinatown welcomes Lunar New Year with its annual parade starting at 24th Street and Wentworth Avenue. Chinatown Parade Chinese New Year falls on Wednesday, January 29, 2025 (Year of the Snake, 4723), and the Lunar New Year parade will place on Sunday, February 9, 2025. The parade will begin at 1:00 p.m. at the intersection of 24th Street and Wentworth Avenue and travel north on Wentworth towards the viewing stand at Cermak and Wentworth. Things To Do On Chinese New Year 2025 in Chicago Ring in the Chinese New Year in Chicago! The city is welcoming the Year of the Snakes with a city-wide celebration. Enjoy a signature concert featuring musicians directly from China, along with colorful parades, culinary events, a lantern procession, and more. Explore some top things to do during Chinese New Year falls on Wednesday, January 29, 2025 (Year of the Snake, 4723), and the Lunar New Year parade will place on Sunday, February 9, 2025. The parade will begin at 1:00 p.m. at the intersection of 24th Street and Wentworth Avenue and travel north on Wentworth towards the viewing stand at Cermak and Wentworth. The Lunar New Year, also known as the Chinese New Year, is a centuries-old tradition marking the end of winter and the beginning of the new year with the arrival of a new moon. The 15-day Family-Friendly Lunar New Year Events in Chicago and the suburbs Lunar New Year at Buffalo Grove Community Arts Center. Jan. 18, 2025 Address:225 McHenry Road, Buffalo Grove; Cost: Free; This Lunar New Year celebration features family-friendly activities such as live entertainment, crafts and more. Food and drinks are available to purchase. Presented by ComEd, Sue Ling Gin Foundation Trust, and Chicago Sister Cities International. int(1) Join us on February 1st for the free Global Connections Lunar New Year celebration at Navy Pier! According to the Chinese Zodiac calendar, 2025 is the Year of the Snake. When is the Lunar New Year 2025 in Chicago? The Lunar New Year arrives on Wednesday, January 29. Here are the best of Chinese New Year 2024 Events in Chicago 1) 16th annual DePaul 2024 Lunar New Year Celebration. Let’s ring in the Lunar New Year with DePaul 2024, a vibrant celebration filled with joy, culture, and good fortune! The 2024 celebration will feature cultural performances, interactive activities, and New Year snacks. Family-Friendly Lunar New Year Events in Chicago and the suburbs Lunar New Year at Buffalo Grove Community Arts Center. Jan. 18, 2025 Address:225 McHenry Road, Buffalo Grove; Cost: Free; This Lunar New Year celebration features family-friendly activities such as live entertainment, crafts and more. Food and drinks are available to purchase. Chinese Lunar New Year Celebration Dance shows, art displays, and a performance by the China National Peking Opera at the Art Institute. Sat 1/28, 10:30 AM-4:30 PM, Art Institute of Chicago, 111 S Chinese New Year Dumpling Making Dinner - Our 20th Year Celebration. Tomorrow at 3:00 PM + 3 more. Hing Kee Restaurant, 2nd Floor Celebrate the year of the Snake - Chinese New Year 2025 In Chicago with a bunch of interesting events. From extensive dinners to lantern making workshops in Chicago there is a lot to do on the occasion of the Chinese New Year 2025 in Chicago. Chicago's Lunar New Year celebrations include concerts, a parade and more. Here's the full list Celebrations fall between Feb. 10 and Feb. 25, here’s how you can experience Lunar New Year in Chicago A special Chinese New Year Afternoon Tea will be served at 2:30 pm and 4:30 pm in The Lobby on Friday, January 24th through Sunday, January 26th, 2025. The menu features distinctively festive flavors including traditional Chinese fare with entertainment provided by a string duo. On Saturday, January 25th attendees will witness the annual Lion Dance in The Lobby during the 2:30 pm tea seating Ring in the Year of the Snake and commemorate the 15-day Lunar New Year—from Wednesday, Jan. 29 through Thursday, Feb. 13—with Chicago’s most fabulous offerings and events. From an awe-inspiring parade to a luxe six-course feast, we’ve rounded up the best ways to celebrate the Lunar New Year in Chicago. Chinatown Lunar New Year Parade Celebrate the Chinese New Year with a family-style dining experience at Hing Kee Restaurant. Also, lion-dancing, dumpling making, storytelling and more. Event cost: $40-$55 The Chicago Philharmonic’s Chinese New Year concert and celebration at the Harris Theater for Music and Dance is one of the city’s most popular Lunar New Year events.
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