January 28, 2012
Argyle 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.
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January 29, 2012
Wentworth from 24th to 22nd
Start Time: 1 pm |
The Chinatown Lunar New Year Parade celebrating the Lunar New Year, “Year of the RABBIT 4709” will include marching bands, floats, lion teams, a100’ Mystical Dragon, and Miss Friendship Ambassador.
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March 11, 2012
Raven 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.
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March 11, 2012
Western from 102nd to 155th
Start Time: 11 am
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The Southside Irish Parade will return this year on March 11th on Western Ave. from 103rd to 115th. |
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March 24, 2012
Devon Ave. from Damen to Western
Start Time: 1:30 pm
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Colorful floats will line Devon Ave. as the Bangladesh Community of Chicago celebrates its 41st Anniversary of Independence. |
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April 1, 2012
Western Ave. from Peterson to Pratt
Start Time: 1 pm
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The Assyrian New Year Parade will take place April 1st on Western Ave. starting at 1 pm. |
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April 22, 2012
Halsted St. & Randolph St.
Start Time: 2:30 pm
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The Chicago Greek Independence Day Parade commemorates the 192nd Anniversary of Greek Declaration of Independence. |
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May 6, 2012
Cermak from Wood to Kedzie
Start Time: 12 Noon
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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.
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Puerto Rican People's Parade
Date TBD
Division from Western to Sacramento
Start Time: 2:30 pm
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Humboldt Park’s Puerto Rican community will celebrate the 34th anniversary of the People’s Parade along Division Street.
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June 24, 2012
Montrose and Broadway South to Halsted and continuing South to Diversey Parkway to Lincoln Park
Start Time: 12 Noon
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The 43rd annual Gay & Lesbian Pride Parade is one of the largest gay pride parades in the country.
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August 11, 2012
Martin Luther King Dr. from 35th to 55th
Start Time: 10 am
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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.
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August 12, 2012
Montrose from California to Kimball
Start Time: 12 Noon
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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.
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August 18, 2012
Devon from Western to California
Start Time: 11:30 am
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The India Independence Day Parade is a lively celebration of Indian independence on Devon Avenue in Rogers Park.
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September 2, 2012
Devon from Ridge Blvd. to Western
Start Time: 12:30 pm
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Chicago's Pakistani community commemorates the country's independence with their annual parade in West Roger's Park. |
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September 8, 2012
Western from Irving to Lawrence
Start Time: 2 pm
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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.
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September 15, 2012
Newberry & 18th St./West on 18th St. to Wolcott
Start Time: 12 Noon
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Mexican Independence is celebrated in the vibrant Pilsen neighborhood.
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September 9, 2012
On Montrose Ave. from California to Kimball
Start Time: 12 Noon
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The Central American Parade celebrates Central America's independence, Central America includes Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras, Nicaragua and Costa Rica. |
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September 9, 2012
26th Street from Albany to Kostner
Start Time: 12 Noon
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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.
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September 16, 2012
Commercial Ave. from 87th to 100th Street
Start Time: 2 pm
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Vibrant floats, mariachi bands, flamenco dancers and families will line Commercial Avenue in South Chicago to celebrate Mexican Independence Day. |
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October 6, 2012
On Sheridan Rd. from Foster Ave. to Sunnyside
Start Time: 11 am
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Join Chicago's Nigerian community in celebrating Nigeria's 52nd Independence Day on October 6th. |
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October 6, 2012
On Wentworh Ave. from 24th to 22nd
Start Time: 12:30 pm
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Chicago's Chinese community will celebrate the 100th anniversary of China's 1911 Revolution, or the Xinhai Revolution, which ended 2,000 years of imperial rule in China. |
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October 6, 2012
Wentworth from 24th to 22nd
Start Time: 1 pm
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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. |
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December 2, 2012
Western from 87th Street to Addison
Start Time: 9:30 am
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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. |
