Chicago will kick off the annual Lunar New Year parade in Chinatown Sunday afternoon.
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The parade will begin at 1 p.m. at 24th Street and Wentworth Avenue and travel north toward Cermak Road and Wentworth.
Chicago Chinatown Community Foundation will present the annual parade.
It will feature traditional dragon and lion dancing teams, floats, and marching groups, according to the Chicago Chinatown Community Foundation.
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ABC7’s Judy Hsu is a grand marshal for the parade along with 11th Ward Alderwoman Nicole Lee.