Argyle Lunar New Year Celebration
Saturday, February 21st, 2026
10:00am - 4:00pm
Parade kick-off at 1:00pm - Argyle & Sheridan
RSVP for FREE for a chance to win prizes from Argyle businesses!
Join Uptown United and the local business, non-profit, and cultural organizations on Argyle Street in 2026 as we continue the annual tradition going back 40+ years of celebrating the Lunar New Year along the Argyle commercial corridor in Uptown! To welcome the Year of the Horse, we’ll be hosting the Lunar New Year Parade on Saturday February 21st (kick-off at 1:00pm sharp at Argyle & Sheridan) featuring 20+ local community groups, cultural institutions, dancers and performers! In addition, a number of local organizations are planning pop-ups with family-friendly activities between 10:00am-4:00pm.
RSVP for FREE for a chance to win prizes from Argyle businesses!
TOWING & ROAD CLOSURES: Stay tuned to this page for details once announced.
If you would like to support this free event, along with our other free Uptown community events throughout the year, by making a tax-deductible donation to Uptown United, please click here!
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS:
ARGYLE LUNAR NEW YEAR PARADE
Parade steps off at 1:00 PM
Argyle & Sheridan - route this year!
FREE
To welcome the Year of the Horse, we’ll be hosting the Lunar New Year Parade on Saturday February 21st (kick-off at 1:00pm sharp at Argyle & Sheridan) featuring local community groups, cultural institutions, dancers and performers!
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 the CMAA youth dancers (lion & lotus), Swift Elementary, and Hoang Phuc Lion Dance Association.
SUPPORT LOCAL ARGYLE BUSINESSES:
Stay tuned for details on how you can pick up a free Lucky Red Envelope with a complimentary Year of the Horse sticker at select businesses, PLUS….inside just a few of these envelopes will also be a Lucky Golden Ticket good for a special Year of the Horse gift from Uptown United and other prizes.
Date and Time
Saturday Feb 21, 2026
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM CST
Parade kicks off at 1:00pm - Argyle & Sheridan
Location
Various locations - 10:00am - 4:00pm
Parade kicks off at Argyle & Sheridan 1:00pm
Fees/Admission
FREE
