Chicago to kick off citywide Chinese New Year celebration

James Fahey, programming director with the Symphony Center Presents, speaks during a press conference about celebration of Chinese New Year in Chicago, the United States, on Jan. 17, 2019. The City of Chicago announced Thursday that it will celebrate Chinese New Year, the Year of the Pig, on Feb. 2-17 with performances, parades and special events. (Xinhua/Wang Ping)