Worlds Famous Bud Billiken Parade presented by The Chicago Defender Charities. This year the 88th Annual Bud Billiken Parade is honoring "Our Hometown Heroes".
Chi-City, V103 is taking over the 88th annual Bud Billiken Parade on Saturday, August 12th as we roll down King Drive Chicago.
Look out for V103, and Urban Partnership Bank float, with Joe Soto, Bionce Foxx, Chris Michaels, and Ramonski Luv .
When you see the float, take a pic and share on Facebook, Instagram and twitter with #V103BudBilliken and join in the fun!
Parade kicks-off at 10:00am on Saturday August 12th at King Drive and Oakwood Blvd to 51st Street.
Be sure to come out and enjoy this Great Chicago tradition and Festival Picnic in Washington Park or Watch it Live on ABC TV 7 Chicago 10:00am to 12:30 pm
This year's Grand Marshal - Chance The Rapper
***Honorary Grand Marshal's and Hometown Heroes; Carl Thomas, Nia Kay, Andrew Holmes, Pastor Johnathan Brooks, Carlos Estes and Beverly Scott
Post- Parade Activities:
Bud Billiken Wellness Center presented by Next Level Health with free screenings, onsite Zumba class, healthy snacks and more!
Bud Billiken T-Shirt:
- The first ever Bud Billiken t-shirt was designed by 19 year-old 2017 Phillips high school graduate Tony Coleman
- Tony’s design was handpicked by Chicago’s own, Grammy award winning artist Chance the Rapper
- Click here to purchase your shirt and be seen by all the parade attendess!
- Proceeds from the shirt will benefit Chance’s non-profit SocialWorks and the Bud Billiken parade
Click here for parade details