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For those of you in the Chicago area, don't miss the 2010 Chinatown New Year Parade.  It will take place on Sunday, February 14 on Wentworth from 24th St to Cermak Rd.  It's the Year of the Tiger, 4708.  You'll see marching bands, floats, lion teams, a 100-foot Mystical Dragon, and Miss Friendship Ambassador.  Parade start time is 1:00 pm.

You can also celebrate Chinese New Year at Navy Pier on Sunday, February 14 from 12:00 pm to 5:30 pm in the Crystal Gardens.  You'll see traditional Chinese performances and activities for all ages.  There'll be Chinese Lion Dancers, choral groups, folk dancers, music and martial arts demonstrations, calligraphy, arts and crafts, and more!  Click to view the Program of Events from the Chinese Fine Arts Society. 

Big Bowl's Annual New Year Celebration goes from February 11 to February 15.  There'll be a special menu of lucky foods, complimentary oranges for all guests, rolling dice for prosperity on Feb 12, gifts for all guests & hong bao for all children on Feb 14, and a complimentary lunch or dinner on Feb 15 for those born in the Year of the Tiger.