Name: 2026 Argyle Lunar New Year Celebration
Start: 2026-02-21T10:30:00-06:00
End: 2026-02-21T16:00:00-06:00
Location: 1000 W Argyle St, Chicago, IL 60640-3755, United States

Argyle Lunar New Year Celebration
Saturday, February 21st, 2026
10:30am - 4:00pm
Parade kick-off at 1:00pm - Argyle & Sheridan
RSVP for FREE for a chance to win prizes from Argyle businesses!

Join Uptown United and the local business, non-profit, and cultural organizations on Argyle Street in 2026 as we continue the annual tradition going back 40+ years of celebrating the Lunar New Year along the Argyle commercial corridor in Uptown! To welcome the Year of the Horse, we’ll be hosting the Lunar New Year Parade on Saturday February 21st (kick-off at 1:00pm sharp at Argyle & Sheridan) featuring 20+ local community groups, cultural institutions, dancers and performers! In addition, a number of local organizations are planning pop-ups with family-friendly activities between 10:30am-4:00pm.
RSVP for FREE for a chance to win prizes from Argyle businesses!
TOWING & ROAD CLOSURES: Stay tuned to exploreuptown.org for details once announced.
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SCHEDULE OF EVENTS:
More events and activations TBA as we draw closer to the event!
CMAA Lunar New Year 2026 – Celebrating the Year of the Horse
10:00am - 12:00pm
St. Augustine College, 1345 W. Argyle St
FREE (limited space available with RSVP)
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Join CMAA for an unforgettable FREE event to celebrate the vibrant Year of the Horse! Enjoy a complimentary lunch while experiencing exciting performances by CMAA Youth. Meet your local elected officials and connect with community members. Learn about the incredible services CMAA provides and how this organization is making an impact. Free ticket- Registration required here. Suggested donation to support CMAA’s community programs Don’t miss this joyful, fun-filled celebration!
Register: https://secure.givelively.org/event/chinese-mutual-aid-association-inc/cmaa-lunar-new-year-2026-celebrating-the-year-of-the-horse
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Year of the Horse STORYTIME & CRAFT at Bezazian Library
10:30am-11:30am - Session 1
11:30am - 12:30pm - Session 2
1226 W Ainslie St
FREE
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Celebrate the Year of the Horse with Lunar New Year-themed stories and a simple craft in advance of the Argyle Lunar New parade. For kids 3 and up. This program is being offered twice to accommodate room capacity. Please attend either the 10:30 a.m. or 11:30 a.m. program.
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ARGYLE LUNAR NEW YEAR PARADE
Parade steps off at 1:00 PM
Argyle & Sheridan
FREE
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To welcome the Year of the Horse, we’ll be hosting the Lunar New Year Parade on Saturday February 21st (kick-off at 1:00pm sharp at Argyle & Sheridan) featuring local 30+ community groups, cultural institutions, dancers and performers!

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POST PARADE PERFORMANCES
1:45pm - 2:30pm
Corner of Argyle & Winthrop
FREE
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Join us at the intersection of Argyle & Winthrop once the parade ends for performances by local groups including the CMAA youth dancers (lion & lotus), Swift Elementary, and Hoang Phuc Lion Dance Association.

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SUPPORT LOCAL ARGYLE BUSINESSES:
Stay tuned for details on how you can pick up a free Lucky Red Envelope with a complimentary Year of the Horse sticker at select businesses, PLUS….inside just a few of these envelopes will also be a Lucky Golden Ticket good for a special Year of the Horse gift from Uptown United and other prizes.
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PRESENTING SPONSORS:
Culver Duck
Johnnie Walker
Salesforce
VIP SPONSOR:
Tsingtao
EVENT SPONSOR:
Aetna Better Health Premier Plan MMAI
TimeLine Theatre
This program is partially supported by a grant from the Illinois Arts Council Agency.
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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