Seasonal & Holidays
Lunar New Year Parade Steps Off In Chicago's Chinatown
This is the Year of the Snake. The snake is the sixth animal in the Chinese Zodiac, and symbolizes complexity, mystery, and transformation.

February 10, 2025
CHICAGO (CBS) -- Crowds gathered along Wentworth Avenue near Cermak Road for the occasion.
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The parade included marching bands and groups, as well as traditional dragon and lion dancing teams and colorful floats.
This year is the Year of the Snake. The snake is the sixth animal in the Chinese Zodiac, and symbolizes complexity, mystery, and transformation.