On February 9, the 2025 Chinese New Year Parade was held by the Chinese community in Chicago Chinatown.  Consul General Wang Baodong and Deputy Consul General Zhang Yiqi attended the parade with Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson, relevant Illinois State Representatives, Cook County Board President and other local political dignitaries and leaders of major Chinese associations in Chicago.

In his speech, Consul General Wang extended New Year greetings to people from all walks of life, introduced the significance of the successful inscription of China’s Spring Festival on UNESCO Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity, and highlighted the latest developments in China-U.S. relations including the phone conversation between the two Heads of State. Wang made positive comments over the contribution of the Chinese community to promoting local social diversity, unity, prosperity and friendly exchanges between the Chinese and American peoples. He hoped that the Chinese community and American friends from all walks of life in the consular district work together to contribute more to the stable development of China-U.S. relations and benefit the two countries and their peoples.

The parade had 11 floats, 12 drum bands, and more than 60 groups and organizations participating, attracting tens of thousands of viewers to watch. The Consulate General's "Golden Snake Greeting the Spring Festival" float was festive and well received and loved by local citizens.