Description

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: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

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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 ACTIVITIES:
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@48thward.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.