Lunar New Year Chicago 2025. While lunar new year celebrations begin saturday this year, chicago restaurants are welcoming the year of the dragon all month long, with luxurious shrimp. Immerse yourself in lunar new year festivities at navy pier’s global connections:

Here’s a guide on what lunar new year is, why it’s important, how you can celebrate in chicago and how to respectfully celebrate if you are not chinese. Celebrations have already started in shanghai with lanterns.