33rd AACC Annual Celebration
Year: 2016
Host: Chinese American Community
Venue: Hyatt Regency Chicago on Wacker Drive, Chicago
Theme: Envision, Enlighten, Empower
Attendance: 1200
Highlights: A spectacular and never seen before Eight Lions dancing to thundering drums and cymbals before a packed stage of Federal, State and local dignitaries ushered in the beginning of the fifth round of host community rotations, a proud Asian American tradition started more than three decades ago. After cultural performances and award ceremonies, many guests stayed till midnight for the equally lavish after party.