CHICAGO (CBS) -- Crowds gathered along Wentworth ... and growth — much like shedding skin as a snake does. The Lunar New Year itself celebrates the end of winter and the arrival of spring.

Chicago Guangzhou Association members prepare a large dragon puppet before the Lunar New Year parade in Chinatown on Feb. 9, 2025. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune) ...

CHICAGO – Chinatown was the place to be Sunday morning as the neighborhood hosted the vibrant Lunar New Year Parade. While it was only a few blocks long, every corner was alive with festivities.

This year also marks Chinatown's 113th anniversary. 2025 is the Year of the Snake, which is said to represent wisdom, healing, and rebirth.

The Lunar New Year, also known as Chinese New Year ... Sunday’s parade, which was hosted by the Chicago Chinatown Community Foundation, began at 24th Street and Wentworth and ended at Wentworth ...

While the Lunar New Year was over a week ago, official celebrations for the holiday will be getting underway this weekend in Chicago with two separate parades. According to the city's Office of ...

On Feb. 9, the Chicago Chinatown Community Foundation will host the annual Lunar New Year parade in the neighborhood. The event organizers at Saturday’s event shared a message of hope and ...