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Aug 10, 2024 - 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM CDT

This event will be held in person.

Where: Washington Park

The Bud Billiken® Parade, the largest African American parade in the United States, spans generations of families across the country who have participated since its inception. With education as its foundation, the parade takes place at the close of summer—Bud Billiken® kicks off the school year with high energy and enthusiasm.

The parade stretches two miles down Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive, through the historic Bronzeville neighborhood, into Washington Park.  It will kick off at 10am and end by 4pm and SAG-AFTRA will be participating with the Chicago Federation of Labor.

RSVP: Reservations are required. Please complete the form below to RSVP; you must be logged in to RSVP. 

This event is only open to paid-up SAG-AFTRA members in good standing (paid thru Oct. 31, 2024.) No guests are allowed. Parents/guardians of performers under 18 years old are welcome.

Please note that ADA requests must be received 72 business hours before the start of the event. 



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