Argyle Lunar New Year Celebration

Year of the Horse

Saturday, February 21, 2026

10:30 am - 4:00 pm

Parade kick-off at 1:00 pm -

Argyle & Sheridan

We hope that you can join us this Saturday!

See full event details, including towing & road closures, here.

Multiple Ways to WIN!

RSVP for free for a chance to win prizes from local Argyle businesses!

RSVP for free for a chance to win prizes from local Argyle businesses!

Starting this Saturday, February 21st, you'll be able to pick up a free Lucky Envelope with a complimentary Year of the Horse sticker at select businesses after making a purchase. A few of these envelopes will also have a Lucky Golden Ticket good for a special Year of the Horse gift from Uptown United and other prizes!

Prizes include a limited edition Lunar New Year Candle from Little Lunar Co, Uptown Tumblers, and business prizes!

PARTICIPATING BUSINESSES:

To celebrate the Year of the Horse, we'll be hosting miniature horses Lunar and Charmer from Soul Harbour Ranch Animal Therapy Program along with members of the US Hobby Horse Championships team! Families can also participate in the horse-themed story time and craft at the Bezazian Library. And when you shop at participating businesses, you'll secure your own horse-themed lucky envelope with a Year of the Horse sticker inside!

This event is made possible by our generous sponsors and collaboration between neighborhood businesses, organizations, and Uptown United, a 501(c)3 nonprofit.

Your tax-deductible support makes free, engaging, community events possible!

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

for Saturday, February 21st!

Note that towing & road closures are in effect for the parade and post-parade performances. Click here for full details for road closures and parking restrictions along Broadway, Sheridan, Argyle, Winona, Ainslie, Kenmore, and Winthrop.

For more details on each event, visit our event page.

LUNAR NEW YEAR MARKET

11:00am-4:00pm

Uni Uni, 1130 W. Argyle St.

HAIBAYÔ, 1132 W. Argyle St.

FREE

Shop and sip while checking out lunar pop-up vendors at two Argyle businesses - check out their unique drink menus while you're there!

NOTE: For everyone’s safety, the Argyle Lunar New Year Parade maybe be cancelled if weather conditions are unsafe. Stay tuned to exploreuptown.org/lunar for any weather-related updates. 

OTHER LUNAR EVENTS

THANK YOU TO OUR EVENT SPONSORS!

PRESENTING SPONSORS

VIP Sponsors

Event Sponsors

Print Sponsor

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

This event is made possible by our generous sponsors and collaboration between neighborhood businesses, organizations, and Uptown United, a 501(c)3 nonprofit. Your tax-deductible support makes free, engaging, community events possible!