In Pictures: Happy Chinese New Year!

By Chris Bentley in Arts & Entertainment on Jan 29, 2012 4:00PM

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新年快乐! The Year of the Dragon 4710 began Monday, but Chicago's two Chinese New Year parades were scheduled for this weekend. Here are some photos from Saturday's festivities along Argyle St. in Uptown, where lion dancers visited local businesses to bring prosperity in the New Year.

Check out Chinatown's parade today, which begins at 1 p.m. The Chinatown Chamber of Commerce recommends you get there early to stake out a spot. The parade's route is Wentworth Avenue from 24th Street to Cermak Road.

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