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Argyle Lunar New Year Celebration
Year of the Horse
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Saturday, February 21, 2026
10:30 am - 4:00 pm
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Parade kick-off at 1:00 pm -
Argyle & Sheridan
| | We're getting close to our Argyle Lunar New Year Parade & Celebration and hope that you can join us to celebrate the Year of the Horse! | | | | 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 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!
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PARTICIPATING BUSINESSES:
- DaNang Kitchen
- Fat Miilk
- Hai Yen
- Haibayo Cafe
- Hon Kee Restaurant
- Immm
- Kie Gol Lanee
- Mini Tx Pharmacy
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- Nha Hang Viet Nam
- Pho 777
- Pho 888
- Qideas
- Rakkan Ramen
- Sun Wah BBQ
- Uni Uni
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SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
for Saturday, February 21st!
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FOOD & DRINK
All Day
Throughout the celebration, support our beloved Uptown restaurants by enjoying celebratory foods to ring in the year of the snake!
View Our Latest Community Guide
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LUNAR NEW YEAR STORIES AND CRAFTS
Two Identical Sessions,10:30 & 11:30am
Bezazian Library, 1226 W. Ainslie St.
FREE, for kids 3 and up.
Celebrate the Year of the Horse with Lunar New Year-themed stories and a simple craft in advance of the Argyle Lunar New Year parade.
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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!
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VIETNAMESE ASSOCIATION OF ILLINOIS OPEN HOUSE
11:00am-3:00pm
VAI, 5110 N Broadway
FREE
Enjoy a special exhibit presented by TimeLine Theatre and the Heritage Museum of Asian Art, highlighting historical moments from past Years of the Horse. You can also take part in an all-ages community coloring project!
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SOUTH-EAST ASIA CENTER 2026 LUNAR NEW YEAR CELEBRATION
11:30am
Furama Restaurant, 4936 N Broadway
$40, Register Here
Celebrate with the SEAC over an 8-course banquet and a variety of multicultural entertainment!!
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POST PARADE PERFORMANCES
1:45pm - 2:30pm
Corner of Argyle & Winthrop
FREE
Join us at the intersection of Argyle & Winthrop once the parade ends for performances by local groups including CMAA Youth Lion & Lotus Dancers, CircEsteem, Kaotic Drumline, US Hobby Horse Championships, and more.
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| 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. | | |
2026 CHINESE NEW YEAR'S FEAST AT SUN WAH BBQ
Seating starts at 6pm, Dinner begins promptly at 6:30pm
Friday, February 27th &
Saturday, February 28th
$60/person
Event Details/How to Book
Gung hay fat choy! Happy Lunar New Year! Sun Wah BBQ's annual Chinese New Year Feast features a multi-course prix-fixe meal. Lock-in your spot now, seats are limited!
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ASIANS & FRIENDS CHICAGO
6:30pm Saturday, March 7th
Furama Restaurant, 4936 N Broadway, 2nd Floor
$50/presale online until March 6th, $60/door
Purchase Tickets Here
Enjoy several courses of delicious Cantonese and Mandarin cuisine and entertainment! Make sure you check out the city's only LGBTQ Lunar New Year Diner and Performance!
| | THANK YOU TO OUR EVENT SPONSORS! | | 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! | | |
