Chicago Chinese New Year Parade in Brief:
The Chinese New Year Parade celebrates the Lunar New Year (this year it is the "Year of the Dragon 4710") and marches right through the middle of Chicago's Chinatown.
When:
January 29, 2012
Parade steps off at 1:00 p.m. (subject to change)
Parade steps off at 1:00 p.m. (subject to change)
Where:
Along Wentworth from 24th Street to Cermak Road
Admission:
FREE!
Getting to the Parade by Public Transportation:
CTA Red Line Train to Cermak-Chinatown stop
Parking at the Parade:
There is very limited street parking (off the parade route of course) and two paid lots at 21st/Wentworth and 24th/Wentworth. These lots are guaranteed to fill up quickly and early.
Taxi/Cab to Parade:
A taxi from downtown to Chinatown will run between $10-15.
More About Chicago's Chinese New Year Parade:
Chinatown's Chinese New Year Parade celebrates the Lunar New Year -- this year is the "Year of the Dragon 4710". This colorful parade features marching bands, elaborate floats, Miss Friendship Ambassador, lion dance teams, and a 100 foot long paper dragon made out of silk, paper, and bamboo.