Light up the night with a lion-dance led lantern procession from Millennium Park to Maggie Daley Park, followed by a film screening in the park, and family-friendly activities to celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month!
Procession information:
The procession begins lining up at 7:45pm across from the Art Institute of Chicago’s Modern wing, near the west entrance to the Lurie Garden in Millennium Park. Lanterns with lights will be available to participants at the procession line-up location for a $5 deposit (you may also keep your lantern if desired). Lanterns can be returned to at the Chinese Fine Arts Society table in Maggie Daley Park at the end of the parade route. (Look for the CFAS Banner) Lanterns available on a first come, first served basis, but a lantern is not required to join the procession! Participants may also bring their own lanterns.
The procession will kick-off at 8:10pm and make its way across the BP pedestrian bridge, concluding at the Maggie Daley Lawn where there will be a lion dance performance followed by a movie screening, food, and arts and crafts, and more! Movie will begin around 8:45pm. Presented in partnership with the Chicago Park District, Maggie Daley, and Choose Chicago.
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If you are interested in bringing a large group or club to join the lantern procession, or need more information about participation accessibility or accommodations, please contact Elizabeth Clawson at info@chinesefinearts.org.