Bud Billiken Parade – Saturday, August 13th
August 9th, 2011 by Shorty
The Bud Billiken Parade and Picnic, the oldest and largest African American parade in the United States, will be held on Saturday, August, 2011. The parade route begins around 39th & King Drive and ends near 55th & King Dr. at Washington Park. Can you believe it’s been 82 years since Robert S. Abbott, the Founder of the Chicago Defender, started this community tradition?
Pack up your family, chairs and food and march on down to the Bud Billiken for a day of fun and entertainment. You also get to see the programs and activities in different communities.
Image: Chicago Defender Charities
81st Annual Bud Billiken Parade & Picnic – August 14th
August 3rd, 2010 by Shorty
The historic parade begins around 39th South King Drive and ends in Washington Park where thousands of people gather for picnics. This is the oldest African American parade in Chicago with “last year’s festivities seeing over 75,000 participants, 1.5 million people along the parade route and over 25 million watching in their homes around the country,” according to Bud Billiken’s website.
Get there early so you can get a good spot!