Spectacular China Day parade in Chicago celebrates 60th anniversary of PRC

People attend a parade in Chinatown of Chicago, the United States, on Sept. 27, 2009. The parade was held here on Sunday to celebrate the upcoming 60th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China. (Xinhua/Hu Guangyao)

CHICAGO, Sept. 27 (Xinhua) -- To celebrate the 60th anniversary of the People's Republic of China (PRC) on Oct. 1, a spectacular China Day Parade was held successfully in Chicago Chinatown Sunday, which attracted over 30,000 people from all over the city.

The parade featured 22 floats, 2 dragon teams, 3 lion teams, 30marching Groups, 8 marching bands and officials and dignitaries. The parade is a joint effort by Chicago Chinese community, Chinese Consulate in Chicago and the city of Chicago.