Footage of the 2020 Argyle Lunar New Year Parade

The annual Argyle Lunar New Year Celebration is a decades-old Uptown tradition celebrating the start of the new Lunar Year. Join us as we kick off the YEAR OF THE RAT with music, colorful lion dances, live entertainment, and our community parade which will start at Argyle & Winthrop at 1:00pm sharp. Join 48th Ward Alderman Harry Osterman, Uptown United, and the Argyle business community for this special event! FREE!



PRESENTING SPONSOR:

Phoenix Bean



Event Sponsors:

Buttercup Park Uptown

Graceland Cemetery & Arboretum

Latin School of Chicago

Law Offices of Richard I. Feingold & Associates, P.C.

Mini Tx Pharmacy

Swedish Covenant Health

TimeLine Theatre Company

Talard Thai Asian Market

Wintrust Bank Uptown

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CLICK HERE for our 2020 Guide to the Argyle Lunar New Year Celebration

including maps, traditions, and info about local organizations!

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DETAILS:

Argyle Lunar New Year Celebration

Date: Saturday, February 1, 2020

Pop-up activities: 12:00pm – 4:00pm (see details below)

Parade: 1:00 PM (starts at Argyle & Winthrop)

Program: 1:45 PM (at Argyle & Winthrop)

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ROUTE:

Parade will kick-off at Argyle & Winthrop promptly at 1:00 PM and will head east along Argyle St., south along Sheridan Rd., west along Ainslie St., and north along Broadway back to Argyle St.

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FAMILY-FRIENDLY POP-UPS:

Latin School of Chicago

3rd Space (4956 N. Sheridan) – corner of Sheridan and Argyle

12:00-4:00pm

The Latin School Community Space welcomes you to drop in for a fun-filled day of art workshops and family-friendly Lunar New Year fun.

Chicago Public Library – Bezazian Branch

1226 W Ainslie (near intersection of Broadway/Ainslie)

12:00 – 12:45pm

Year of the Rat story time and crafts!

Axis Lab

1120 W. Argyle St.

12:00 noon – 4:00 pm

Axis Lab will be hosting a pop-up event featuring an interactive art and food station curated by Hai Minh Nguyen & Giau Minh Truong from 12-4pm. Come hang out, explore, and ring in the new year!

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SHOP LOCAL

Before and after the parade, be sure to stop in to the many local businesses on Argyle offering a variety of goods, gifts, drinks, and menu items:

GIFTS

A Touch of China

Hiep Loi Gift

Qideas

Tai Nam Food Market

Viet Hoa Market

COFFEE/TEA SHOPS – BAKERIES

Bambu Desserts & Drinks – Chicago

Bingo Tea

First Sip Cafe

La Patisserie P

T’oui Macaron & Patisserie

Uptown Cafe & Gallery

RESTAURANTS

Ba Le Sandwich Shop & Bakery

Cafe Hoang Restaurant

Furama Chicago

Hai Yen Restaurant

Hon Kee Restaurant BBQ -n- Seafood

Honeymoon Cafe

Hồng Ngự

Immm Rice & Beyond

Kie-Gol-Lanee

Miss Saigon

Nha Hang Viet Nam

Nha Trang Restaurant

Pho 777

Pho 888

Phở Loan

Phố Việt

Pho Xe Lua

Sun Wah Barbecue Restaurant

Tank Noodle

Thai Pastry Restaurant

Tweet, Let’s Eat

Uptown Pho

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PARKING:

Driving over to the Uptown neighborhood? Consider parking in VAI’s public lot located at 5019 N Winthrop Ave, Chicago, IL 60640. Rates are competitive and proceeds go toward:

Culturally-competent home care for seniors After school programming for local elementary and middle school students Summer camp for youth in our community English and Civic Education classes for immigrants, refugees, and asylees Legal assistance and representation for those who need it most Advocacy efforts and rallying around issues that most affect our community



The Vietnamese Association of Illinois (VAI) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that focuses on serving diverse communities, fostering unity, and promoting Vietnamese American identity.

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VOLUNTEERS needed! The 48th Ward and Uptown United are looking for volunteer parade marshals for the parade. If you are interested in supporting this effort, please email PC Gooden-Smiley at pc@null48thward.org.

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A special thank you to the 20th District Chicago Police Department and the Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events.