Bud Billiken Parade
The parade is scheduled to kick-off at 10:00 a.m. at the intersection of King Drive & Oakwood Blvd. The parade route heads south down King Drive and ends at Garfield Blvd./Elsworth Dr. & 55th St. Individuals unable to attend the parade will have the ability to watch it on ABC-7 Chicago.
To-Do!: Who is Bud Billiken?: It is an idea that was the brainchild of Robert Sengstacke Abbott to symbolize the best for children. It is named after the Billiken, the guardian angel of all children according to the Chinese legend.
Revered for its history and celebrated for its tradition, organizers of the 88th Annual Bud Billiken Parade now seek to infuse energy into this year’s installment of the Chicago custom that ushers in the new school year.
The Bud Billiken Parade has been recognized as the oldest, la… Miscellaneous Info: If you can’t join in the fun, watch the parade on WLS or WGN-TV from 10am – noon. A picnic and concert follow in Washington Park. The parade ends around 3pm with a picnic, concert and vendor booths in Washington Park. Price: Free!
Saturday, August 9, 2025, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
39th Street and King Drive south to 51st Street, continuing south on Ellsworth Drive to 55th Street.
For more info visit www.budbillikenparade.org.