Jiaozi Fest 2026
On February 28th, CCCAS participated in a Jiaozi Fest hosted by United Chinese Americans Illinois. During the event, CCCAS’s Qipao team performed a Qipao and Bamboo Hat Showcase dance.
In addition, our team followed with an amazing Hanfu Papercut Fashion Runway Showcase for the World Intangible Cultural Heritage Promotion Association/US–China Culture & Art Exchange Association..
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Spring Festival Bazaar 2026
The Bazaar was sponsored by CCCAS and the Chicago McKinley Park district, along with other sponsors. Here are some highlights of the Spring Festival Bazaar at McKinley Park in Chicago on February 14, 2026. We used two auditoriums filled with music; the main auditorium featured crafts, art, colorful outfits in the Chinese style, singing, performances, dancing, and three and a half hours of fun and lively music and entertainment.
Newpaper links of Chicago Chinese Papers can be viewed in English just click the links below
List of some of the Sponsers
The Spring Festival Bazaar Happened
February 14 th 2026 Event
The Spring Festival Bazaar—a big Lunar New Year bash at McKinley Park—just happened yesterday, February 14th. It ran from 11:30 AM to 3 PM at the field house on 2210 West Pershing Road.
Free for all ages, the event was packed with over forty groups, including the Chicago People’s Art Troupe, Midwest Asian Health Association, Citi, and the Park District.
Here’s the full lineup: lion and dragon dances kicked things off, followed by live music and song performances. There were also hands-on activities such as calligraphy demos, paper-cutting, lantern-making, face-painting for kids, and pinwheel crafts. Attendees also enjoyed wrapping dumplings and tangyuan, playing chopstick games, and twirling handkerchiefs. Other highlights included red envelopes, raffles with prizes, tea rituals, and food stalls. It was a very successful event.
Total community thing—families, locals, even some visitors mixing in.
More to come once I receive more of the photo’s and video’s
Spring Festival Bazaar 2026
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Saturday 14, 2026 CCCAS is having another
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Spring Festival Bazaar at:
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McKinley Park Auditorium
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2210 W. Pershing Road
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Chicago, IL 60609
One block East of Western Avenue on Pershing Road (39th street) North side of the street
- Below is 3 flyers in English, Spanish and Chinese
- Event starts 11:30am until 3:pm
- Come early to watch some of the rehearsals !!
- There will be Song and Dance, DIY Arts and Crafts, Calligraphy, Dumpling Making, Tea Rituals, Raffle Prizes, Games, And More
- Please come and join us for a beautiful event
Midwest New Years Celebrations Event
January 3rd 2026 2026 CCCAS performed at the 2026 Midwest New Year Celebration Event at Drury Lane in Oakbrook, IL
Here is some of the highlights
Nov 1, 2025 I am a Star
On November 1, 2025, we held our “I am a Star” event at McKinley Park in Chicago, IL. The 3-hour event featured approximately 27 performances, with no commercials or host announcements, focusing solely on entertainment. A segment featured sponsors displaying banners and walking like on a catwalk in a fashion show sequence, showcasing colorful Chinese dresses and costumes.
For pictures and a review of the show, visit a post on www.chineseofchicago.com by clicking the link below:
Post from www.chineseofchicago.com
Preview Video of some of the performance from the event
Quote from THECHICAGOCHINESENEWS ON NOVEMBER 1, 2025
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Link: http://www.chineseofchicago.com/Content.aspx?nid=30537
The 9th “I Am a Star” Gala Concludes Successfully
星光閃耀舞台 夢想綻放風采——第九屆「我是明星」匯演盛典圓滿落幕
Starlight shines on stage, dream blossoms – The 9th I Am A Star Show wraps up succesfully
Thanks to all the performers and fashion show members for the beautiful show! It’s always my favorite event to watch, especially to see new and multicultural talent on stage.
Jim Barone
November 1st 2025 McKinley Park
November 1st 2025 McKinley Park
“I AM A STAR”
Staring at a wardrobe full of beautiful clothes and feeling sorry for oneself? Come on, friends! Show off your charm with “I’m a Star”! You can showcase your melodious singing voice, your graceful dance moves, your healthy physique, your stylish outfits, and your passion for life and confidence! This is your shining stage!🌹
Registration is now open, and everyone is welcome to participate in various forms of performances, whether as a group or an individual, as well as to attend the fashion show (at least three outfits are required for display).
The 9th annual “I Am a Star” Song, Dance, and Fashion Show by the Chicago Chinese Culture & Arts Society will take place on November 1, 2025, at McKinley Park! Everyone is welcome to attend, whether individually or as part of a team.
If you want to register for the “I am a Star Event Nov 1st 2025” Contact Jenny (773)225-6513
Registration Charges for Singing or Performing $20.00 To be in the Fashion Show $10.00 Be a part of our team
If you want to Sponsor this event you can send $200.00 donation to help promote this event send donations to cccaspay@gmail.com your name or company name with be announced at the event. This help us promote and continue to embrace the Chinese Culture
Click the pictures to see the flyers English and in Chinese
“We are excited and will see you and your friends at the event Jim Barone”
Chinatown Mid-Autumn Festival Carnival
On October 4th, 2025 the Chicago Chinese Cultural & Arts Society participated in the “Chinatown Mid-Autumn Festival Carnival” celebration performance.
Chinese groups celebrating China’s National Day 76 Years
On September 28th, the Chicago Chinese Cultural & Arts Society participated together in performances with several other Chicagoland area Chinese groups celebrating China’s National Day 76 year Anniversary