Chicago's Chinese community celebrates Chinese independence from the Manchu Dynasty with a parade - Chicago Sun-Times

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Title: Chicago's Chinese community celebrates Chinese independence from the Manchu Dynasty with a parade Description: Chicago's Chinese community celebrates Chinese independence from the Manchu Dynasty with a parade in Chicago, Illinois. The parade goes through Chinatown, with multiple sequined dragons dancing in the streets that are meant to drive away evil spirits. Residents set off firecrackers in celebration of the event. Chicago Community Area: Armour Square Date Depicted: 1971 October 10 Creator: Chicago Sun-Times Creator Role: photographer Co-creator: yes Physical Format: black-and-white negatives Extent: 35mm Copyright Notice: © Chicago Sun-Times Media, Inc. All rights reserved. Credit Line: ST-19033127-0005, Chicago Sun-Times collection, Chicago History Museum Collection Type: Prints & Photographs - Chicago Sun-Times Storage Location: P&P: Chicago Sun-Times collection, digital image only (no associated collection materials) Max Pixels - Width: 3088 Max Pixels - Height: 2048 Help improve this content