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(parades are subject to change)
Argyle Street Chinese New Year ParadeFebruary 16, 2013Argyle to Sheridan, Sheridan to Lawrence to Broadway and back to Argyle Start Time: 1 pm |
Celebrate Chinese New Year with traditional dragon dances, lion dances, elaborate floats, martial arts teams and a marching band. |
Chinese Lunar New Year ParadeFebruary 17, 2013Wentworth from 24th to 22nd Start Time: 1 pm |
The Chinatown Lunar New Year Parade celebrating the Lunar New Year, “Year of the Snake” will include marching bands, floats, lion teams, a 100’ Mystical Dragon, and Miss Friendship Ambassador. |
Southside Irish ParadeMarch 10, 2013Western from 102nd to 155th Start Time: 11 am |
The Southside Irish Parade will return this year on March 11th on Western Ave. from 103rd to 115th. |
Northwest Side Irish ParadeMarch 17, 2013Raven from Neola to Northwest Highway to Harlem Start Time: 12 Noon |
The Northwest Irish Parade is a celebration of faith, family, and heritage on the Northwest side of Chicago. |
Assyrian New Year ParadeApril 7, 2013Western Ave. from Peterson to Pratt Start Time: 1 pm |
The Assyrian New Year Parade will take place April 7th on Western Ave. starting at 1 pm. |
Greek Independence Day ParadeApril 14, 2013Halsted St. & Randolph St. Start Time: 2:30 pm |
The Chicago Greek Independence Day Parade commemorates the 193rd Anniversary of Greek Declaration of Independence. |
Cinco De Mayo ParadeMay 5, 2013Cermak from Wood to Kedzie Start Time: 12 Noon |
The Cinco De Mayo Parade is held to remember the victory the Mexican forces had over the invading French army in the Battle of Puebla on 5 May, 1862. |
Norwood Park Memorial Day Parade & Tribute CeremonyMay 27, 2013Onahan Elementary School, 6634 W. Raven Start Time: 11 am |
T he Norwood Park Memorial Day Parade has been a local tradition for more than 80 years, starting in 1922. This annual, family-oriented event has grown to attract hundreds of spectators and over 500 participants that march in the parade. |
Puerto Rican People's ParadeJune 15, 2013Division from Western to Sacramento Start Time: 2:30 pm |
Humboldt Park’s Puerto Rican community will celebrate the 35th anniversary of the People’s Parade along Division Street. |
Gay & Lesbian Pride ParadeJune 30, 2013Montrose and Broadway South to Halsted and continuing South to Diversey Parkway to Lincoln Park Start Time: 12 Noon |
The 44th annual Gay & Lesbian Pride Parade is one of the largest gay pride parades in the country. |
Bud Billiken ParadeAugust 10, 2013Martin Luther King Dr. from 35th to 55th Start Time: 10 am |
The Bud Billiken Parade and Picnic is the oldest and largest African American parade in the United States. The focus of the parade is getting kids ready for school. |
Ecuador Parade
August 11, 2013 |
The Ecuador Parade will take place in Albany Park and will feature a vibrant train of floats, along with Andean music and dancing from local folkloric troupes, all celebrating Ecuadorian independence. |
India Independence Day Parade
August 17, 2013 |
The India Independence Day Parade is a lively celebration of Indian independence on Devon Avenue in Rogers Park. |
General Von Steuben Day Parade
September 7, 2013 |
The General Von Steuben Day Parade celebrates Baron Friedrich von Steuben, who came to this country as a volunteer offering his services to General George Washington. General von Steuben converted the revolutionary army into a disciplined fighting force, instilling in them much needed inspiration, confidence and competence. |
Central American ParadeSeptember 8, 2013On Montrose Ave. from California to Kimball Start Time: 12 Noon |
The Central American Parade celebrates Central America's independence, Central America includes Guatemala, Belize, El Salvador, Honduras, Nicaragua and Costa Rica. |
Pilsen Mexican Independence Day Parade
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Mexican Independence is celebrated in the vibrant Pilsen neighborhood. |
Pakistan Independence Day ParadeSeptember 18, 2013Devon from Ridge Blvd. to Western Start Time: 12:30 pm |
Chicago's Pakistani community commemorates the country's independence with their annual parade in West Roger's Park. |
26th Street Mexican Independence Day ParadeDate TBA26th Street from Albany to Kostner Start Time: 12 Noon |
One of the most colorful parade in Chicago, the 26th Street Mexican Independence Parade celebrates Mexican Independence with floats, mariachi bands and dancing in the streets. |
South Chicago Mexican Independence Day ParadeSeptember 15, 2013Commercial Ave. from 87th to 100th Street Start Time: 2 pm |
Vibrant floats, mariachi bands, flamenco dancers and families will line Commercial Avenue in South Chicago to celebrate Mexican Independence Day. |
Guatemalan Independence ParadeSeptember 15, 2013On Montrose from California to Kimball Start Time: 12 Noon |
Guatemala won its independence from Spain on September 15, 1821. |
Nigerian Independence Day ParadeOctober 5, 2013On Sheridan Rd. from Foster Ave. to Sunnyside Start Time: 11 am |
Join Chicago's Nigerian community in celebrating Nigeria's 53rd Independence Day on October 5th. |
Double Ten ParadeOctober 5, 2013Wentworth from 24th to 22nd Start Time: 1 pm |
Chicago's Chinatown neighborhood will celebrate Chinese Independence. The parade will feature lion dances, Chinese patriots, marching bands, local school floats, and the 100 ft. mystical dragon. |
North Halsted Halloween ParadeOctober 31, 2013On Halsted from Belmont to Addison Start Time: 7 pm |
For the 17th year, a group of creative souls will bare their alter egos, dark sides, or their shadows, to the world on Halloween, parading them down one of Chicago's hottest entertainment districts: North Halsted Street. |
Chicagoland Toys For Tots Motorcycle ParadeDecember 1, 2013Western from 87th Street to Addison Start Time: 9:30 am |
Chicagoland motorcyclists have joined forces with the United States Marines, to assist their Toys for Tots program. The toys are then given to hospitals, orphanages, schools, and even private homes, wherever the need is the greatest. |
