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Bud Billiken Parade Returns to Chicago’s South Side
Saturday, August 8, 2026 · 10:00 AM
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive and Washington Park, Chicago, IL
AT A GLANCE
- Date & time
- Saturday, August 8, 2026 · 10:00 AM
- Location
- Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive and Washington Park, Chicago, IL · 39th Street and Martin Luther King Drive to Washington Park
- Admission
- Free
- Parking / transit
- Parking is limited near the route; CTA service is recommended.
- Organizer
- Chicago Defender Charities
The Bud Billiken Parade returns Saturday, August 8, for a free, family-friendly celebration of Chicago’s Black heritage, young people and the back-to-school season. The parade is scheduled to begin at 10 a.m. at 39th Street and Martin Luther King Drive.
The route continues south before finishing with a community festival in Washington Park. Visitors should plan to arrive early. Parking near the route will be limited, and public transportation is recommended.
MAKE YOUR WAY THERE
Route & location
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive and Washington Park39th Street and Martin Luther King Drive to Washington Park, Chicago, IL
Check the organizer’s route and entry points before heading out.