Celebrate Lunar New Year in and around Chicago with colorful parades, cultural celebrations, and dining specials. This centuries-old tradition aligns with the arrival of a new moon between the dates of February 1st through the 15th, resulting in two full weeks of festivities. From dim sum in Chinatown to virtual movie screenings--there are a number of ways to usher in the Year of the Tiger.

Parades and Events

Argyle Lunar New Year Celebration

Saturday, February 5, 2022 - Argyle Street

The Uptown neighborhood will welcome the Lunar New Year with their annual parade, featuring community groups, cultural institutions, dancers, and performers.

Chinatown New Year Parade

Sunday, February 13, 2022 - Chinatown

Welcome the Year of the Tiger with traditional lion dances, cultural performances, and more during this colorful celebration.

Chinese New Year Virtual Celebration

Saturday, February 2, 2022 - Virtual

Join the Chinese American Museum of Chicago for a virtual event in welcoming and celebrating the Year of the Tiger. Festivities include musical performances, lion dance, and much more.

88 Marketplace

Chinatown

Taste your way through 88 Marketplace, a gigantic Chinese grocery store stocked with all kind of imported food and beverages, with sales on select items for the Lunar New Year

Taste of Chinatown Walking Tour

January 14 — February 28, 2022 - Chinatown

This local tour group has put together a perfect sampling tour of Chicago’s diverse Chinatown neighborhood, with bites from all types of regional cuisine.

Chinese New Year at Navy Pier

Saturday, February 5, 2022 - Chicago

Browse vendors, enjoy fun, festive, and interactive arts and crafts, food, and more!

Chinese Films Streaming Series

February 1 — February 15, 2022 - Virtual

Asian Pop-up Cinema presents the Happy Chinese New Year Chinese Films Free Streaming.

Free Film Screenings

Saturday, February 12, 2022 - River East

Asian Pop-up Cinema presents two free in-person screenings of the Hong Kong film All You Need is Love, a light-hearted comedy starring a who’s who of Hong Kong cinema. Admission is free, RSVP is required.

Order Take Out

Qing Xiang Yuan Dumplings

Chinatown, Chicago

QXY specializes in soup dumplings filled with everything from pork and lamb to premium ingredients like lobster and sea urchin.

Lao Peng You

West Town, Chicago

This West Town outpost serves exceptional dumplings and noodles available two ways — cold or in soups.

MCCB

Chinatown, Chicago

Modern Chinese Cook Book offers a contemporary approach to Sichuan cuisine.

Little Lan’s

Winnetka, Illinois

This eatery serves Mandarin & Sichuan dishes, from pan-fried dumplings to garlic beef.

Chinese Palace

Barrington, Illinois

Order take-out from one of Barrington’s best.

Chiu Quon Bakery & Dim Sum

Chinatown, Chicago

Chicago’s oldest traditional Chinese bakery is home to a world of sweet and savory delights, like their famous BBQ pork buns.

Sun Wah BBQ

Uptown, Chicago

Try the Peking duck feast at this beloved Uptown eatery.

Minghin Cuisine

Chinatown, Chicago

One of Chicagoland’s most well-known Chinese restaurants, this must-have now has six locations.

Lao Sze Chuan

Evanston, Illinois

Often rated amount the best in Chicagoland, Lao Sze Chuan serves up authentic Sichuan cuisine.

Jade Dragon

Hinsdale, Illinois

Take your pick from their selection of Szechwan, Mandarin and Cantonese cuisine.