Sat, Aug 8·10:00 AM

2026 Bud Billiken Parade and Festival

Name: 2026 Bud Billiken Parade and Festival
Start: 2026-08-08T15:00:00.000Z
End: 2026-08-08T23:00:00.000Z
Location: Washington Park

Washington Park·Washington Park

Sat, Aug 8 · 10:00 AM

The oldest and largest African American parade in the US. Marching bands, floats, live music. King Drive to Washington Park. 10AM Saturday.

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5531 S Martin Luther King Dr

Washington Park, IL

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