97th Annual Bud Billiken Parade Set to March Through Bronzeville This Saturday
The 97th annual Bud Billiken Parade, a long-standing South Side tradition, is scheduled to step off Saturday in Bronzeville. The parade will begin at 10 a.m. at 39th Street and South King Drive, marching south through Bronzeville and concluding in…
Chicago, IL, August 6, 2026 —
The 97th annual Bud Billiken Parade, a cherished South Side tradition, is slated to take place this Saturday in the Bronzeville neighborhood. The event is scheduled to commence at 10 a.m.
The parade’s route will begin at the intersection of 39th Street and South King Drive. From there, it will proceed south through Bronzeville before concluding its march in Washington Park.
Organizers anticipate hundreds of participants will take part in this year’s celebration. Among the confirmed performers are the AstronautFlee Dance Company and the King College Prep Marching Band. A large turnout is expected, with an estimated crowd of over 500,000 spectators anticipated along the parade route.
Story summarized from the original created by Jamie Nesbitt Golden on blockclubchicago.org, see more information here.
