Here are some pictures that were taken during the actual performances at McKinley Park on November 9th, 2024. This was the eighth episode of “I Am a Star,” a themed event that showcases the talents of Chicago’s Chinese community.
Coming This Saturday November 9th 2024
Time is closing in. Come and be a Star !!!! November 9, 2024 @ 12:30
Preview of November 9th
This is a practice and rehearsal for the November 9th Event at McKinley Park. After hours and days of rehearsing and putting together the program, I am getting excited. This event is packed with Chinese culture, colorful clothes, dancing, singing, and a lot of talent. You will not want to miss this event. November 9th, 2024, at McKinley Park @ 12:30 Thru 3:30pm
Sneak PEEK!!!
Coming Event November 9th 2024
I Wanna Be a Star, Episode 8 Gala, will start at 12:30 PM and run until 3:30 PM on November 9, 2024. The event will feature singing and dancing, as well as a fashion show. It will be held at McKinley Park, 2210 W. Pershing Road, Chicago, IL 60609. The event is presented by McKinley Park and the Chicago Chinese Culture and Arts Society.
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Food Pantry Service
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The Lantern Festival Bazaar
Welcome to New Year 2024
We are excited to start a new year off with better music, dancing and entertainment geared to the Chinese Culture
We will be updating website soon with up and coming events
Event @Mckinley park 2023
Lantern Festival 2023
Video was at McKinley Park Feb 4th 2023
The Lantern Festival Bazaar at McKinley Park, Celebrated Lunar New Year. Presented by
Chicago Chinese Culture & Arts Society
Midwest Asian Health Association McKinley Park
More than 40 local organizations and businesses co-sponsored the event. Participants not only enjoyed singing and dancing performances, but also participated in traditional Chinese cultural activities such as DIY handicrafts, games, making dumplings, making glutinous rice balls, and tea ceremony.
Lion Dance
Special thanks to all the sponsors that made this event possible to continue to bring the best of the Chinese culture to Chicago area
video: Sally Wang