Year of the Ox - Argyle's Virtual Lunar New Year Celebration

Join us on Argyle Street this February as Uptown continues its annual tradition of celebrating the Lunar New Year! You can usher in the Year of the Ox by exploring Argyle's unique offerings of cuisine, goods, and services while enjoying a burst of red lanterns hanging along the street from Broadway to Sheridan. Get a glimpse here: http://bit.ly/redlanterns

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In place of the parade this year, we’ll be premiering a free virtual program featuring traditional cultural performances and local arts groups as well as stories from Argyle’s past and present. Stay tuned to this event page for details on how to watch with us on what would've been our parade date - Saturday, February 20 at 12:00 noon.

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SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL SMALL BUSINESSES! A list of businesses you can support can be found on the event page:
https://exploreuptown.org/lunar/

Get your free RED ENVELOPE! It's tradition to pass out red envelopes on the lunar new year (sorry - ours won't have lucky money inside). BUT...our envelopes will have a free Year of the Ox sticker, and a few lucky winners will find a Golden Ticket inside their envelope, good for a Year of the Ox gift from Uptown United. Check out where you can find these envelopes here: https://exploreuptown.org/lunar/

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FAMILY FUN:

Kids Craft - LOCATION CHANGE
Chicago Public Library – UPTOWN Branch
929 W. Buena Ave.
Lunar New Year book and craft kit giveaway!
Available for pick-up from 2/16 through 2/20 (limited supply)

Argyle Art Walk
Enjoy the beautiful lanterns, murals, and artwork along Argyle at any time. Use our Uptown Public Art Map as your guide! https://bit.ly/2020uawmap

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Learn why you should get to sweeping and eat an orange in our annual Argyle Lunar New Year Guide - your How-To for all things lunar: http://bit.ly/lunarguide

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Full details can be found at:
https://exploreuptown.org/lunar/

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PRESENTING SPONSOR:

GRACELAND CEMETERY & ARBORETUM
https://www.gracelandcemetery.org/

EVENT SPONSORS:

Buttercup Park Advisory Council
https://buttercup-park-advisory-council.square.site/

Latin School of Chicago
https://www.latinschool.org/

North Side Archery Club
www.northsidearcheryclub.org/century

TimeLine Theatre
https://timelinetheatre.com/

This program is partially supported by a grant from the Illinois Arts Council Agency.

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