Hundreds attend Chinatown's annual Lunar New Year parade

By South Loop TV News Team

Attendees at the Lunar New Year parade in Chinatown celebrate the Year of the Horse on March 1, 2026

Attendees at the Lunar New Year parade in Chinatown in cold weather celebrating Year of the Horse.

Chinatown community leaders address Lunar New Year celebration attendees March 1, 2026

Attendees at the Lunar New Year parade in Chinatown hold signs celebrating Year of the Horse.

Chicago police direct Lunar New Year parade attendees in Chinatown celebrating Year of the Horse.

Attendees at the Lunar New Year parade in Chinatown celebrate the Year of the Horse on March 1, 2026

Chicagoans braved the cold to go out and attend the annual Lunar New Year parade in Chinatown on March 1, 2026.  The celebration started at 1 p.m. at the intersection of 24th Street and Wentworth Avenue and was a celebration of the Year of the Horse. The parade featured bright homemade signs, large dragon dioramas and hundreds of excited attendees.

Photos: Maria Gutierrez