With over 1 million spectators, the Bud Billiken Parade holds the distinction of being the oldest and biggest African American parade in the nation. Every August, it has been a day of celebration and family fun marking the beginning of the new school year for generations of Chicago families.
WLS, the ABC O&O in Chicago, is broadcasting the 94th annual Bud Billiken parade on Saturday, August 12 from 10 a.m. to noon. It will also exclusively stream live on ABC 7’s Connected TV Apps on Amazon Fire TV, Android TV, Apple TV and Roku.
With over 1 million spectators, the Bud Billiken Parade holds the distinction of being the oldest and biggest African American parade in the nation. Every August, it has been a day of celebration and family fun marking the beginning of the new school year for generations of Chicago families.
“We take great pride in being the exclusive broadcast home to this special event,” says John Idler, WLS’ GM. “Our long-standing partnership with the Chicago Defender Charities is what makes it all possible. The combination of Chicago’s No. 1 station with this great summer tradition will help shine a light on the importance of education.”
Cheryl Burton, Jim Rose, and Hosea Sanders of ABC 7 Eyewitness News will once again serve as the event’s hosts, and Terrell Brown and Karen Jordan of ABC 7 will be on the ground to cover all the action and excitement from the parade.
This year’s Bud Billiken parade theme is “Parading in Peace! Block by Block,” demonstrating the city of Chicago’s dedication to fostering peace despite the many challenges of unrest.
Chicago’s very own J. Ivy will be honored as the 2023 Bud Billiken Parade grand marshal.
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