\nArgyle Lunar New Year Celebration
\nSaturday\, February 21st\, 2026
\n10:30am - 4:00pm
\nParade kick-off at 1:00pm \;- Argyle &\; Sheridan
\nNEW THIS YEAR: \; \;CLICK HERE \;to watch live via YouTube \;starting at 1:00pm! \; \;
\n
\nRSVP for FREE for a chance to win prizes from Argyle businesses! \; \;
\n
\nNOTE: \; For everyone&rsquo\;s safety\, the Argyle Lunar New Year Parade maybe be cancelled if weather conditions are unsafe. \; Stay tuned to this page for any weather-related updates. \; \;
\n
\nJoin \;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&rsquo\;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 10:30am-4:00pm. \; \;
\n
\nRSVP for FREE \;for a chance to win prizes from Argyle businesses!
\n
\n
\nTOWING &\; ROAD CLOSURES: \; CLICK HERE for full details for road closures and parking restrictions along Broadway\, Sheridan\, Argyle\, Winona\, Ainslie\, Kenmore\, and Winthrop. \; \;
\n
\nIf 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!
\nSCHEDULE OF EVENTS:
\n\n\n
\n
\n
\nYear of the Horse STORYTIME &\; CRAFT at Bezazian Library
\nSaturday\, February 21st
\n10:30am-11:30am - Session 1
\n11:30am - 12:30pm - Session 2
\nBezazian Library\, 1226 W Ainslie St
\nFREE
\n
\nCelebrate the Year of the Horse with Lunar New Year-themed stories and a simple craft in advance of the Argyle Lunar New parade. \; For kids 3 and up. \; This program is being offered twice to accommodate room capacity. Please attend either the 10:30 a.m. or 11:30 a.m. program.
\n \;
\n
\n
\n
\nLunar New Year Market
\nSaturday\, February 21st
\n11:00am - 4:-00pm
\nUni Uni (1130 W. Argyle) + HAIBAYÔ\; (1132 W. Argyle)
\nFREE
\n
\nStop by these neighboring businesses on Argyle to check out a variety of vendors! \; \;
\n \;
\n
\n
\n
\nVietnamese Association of Illinois Open House \;
\nSaturday\, February 21st @ \;11:00am - 3:00pm
\nVAI\, 5110 N Broadway
\nFREE
\n \;
\nJoin the Vietnamese Association of Illinois (VAI) as we celebrate the Year of the Fire Horse and 50 years of VAI. Enjoy a special exhibit presented by TimeLine Theatre and the Heritage Museum of Asian Art\, highlighting historical moments from past Years of the Horse. Warm up with hot drinks\, take part in an all-ages community coloring project\, share your favorite memories of VAI\, and shop collections by Chun An Hual (jewelry) and Shuo Cai (paper-cutting).
\n \;
\nCome celebrate the Lunar New Year with community and connection as we honor VAI&rsquo\;s 50 years of service in Uptown and look ahead to TimeLine Theatre&rsquo\;s future home across the street\, officially opening in Spring 2026.
\n
\n
\n
\nARGYLE LUNAR NEW YEAR PARADE
\nSaturday\, February 21st - \;Parade steps off at 1:00 PM \;
\nArgyle &\; Sheridan \;
\nFREE
\n
\nTo welcome the Year of the Horse\, we&rsquo\;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!
\n
\n
\n
\nPOST PARADE PERFORMANCES
\nSaturday\, February 21st @ \;1:45pm
\nCorner of Argyle &\; Winthrop
\nFREE
\n
\nJoin 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! \; \;
\n
\n
\n
\nSUPPORT LOCAL ARGYLE BUSINESSES:
\nStarting Saturday\, February 21st\, make a purchase at any of these \;participating businesses \;and receive a Lucky Red Envelope with a complimentary Year of the Horse sticker\, PLUS&hellip\;.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. \; Offer good while supplies last. \; \;
\n \;
\; \;
