In Pictures: Chicagoans Pack Chinatown Streets to Ring in Lunar New Year
- aaroncynic
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Photos: Aaron Cynic
Lunar New Year is a vibrant tradition here in Chicago. Based on the Lunisolar Calendar, and therefore the phases of the moon, the date varies, but the celebration isn't over after one day - it actually spans 15 days, starting on the new moon and ending on the first full moon of the lunar calendar.
Chicago's current Chinatown is well established back to a century ago, and it's one of the largest and oldest such Chinese communities in the US. New Year's parades are a must-see, for the color, spectacle and sound, and the whole neighborhood (and beyond) comes out to celebrate.
We hope you enjoy a look at the beautiful sights we saw at this year's festival and parade - and if you've got any great stories about Lunar New Year and how you celebrate, sound off in the comments.
