Cost: Free

Organizer: City of Chicago/Chinese Consolidated Benevolent Association

What to expect: Great food and music in a festive Chinese environment.

Why to go: The lion dance procession (1 p.m.) is something different from the usual festival parade.

Additional info: Enjoy cultural entertainment on the hour, a children's area, street vendors, live music and access to the area's unique shops and restaurants.

Centerstage Reviewer: Ben Rubenstein