Celebrate the Year of the Rabbit in Chinatown at the neighborhood's official Lunar New Year parade, which falls after the arrival of Chinese New Year (January 22). Attendees line Wentworth Avenue to see marching bands, decorated floats and traditional lion dancers. The colorful procession begins at 24th Street and Wentworth Avenue at 1pm, traveling north to Cermak Road.
Welcome to another weekend! Take a load off by seeing a film at the city's first Alamo Drafthouse. Foodies have mac and cheese and whiskey events to check out. You can also celebrate the Lunar New Year with parades around town or a dumpling-making dinner. So ready to make the most of your time off? Check out the rest of the best things to do in Chicago this weekend.
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