Enjoyed attending the Bud Billiken Back to School Celebration kickoff with @reprobinkelly and Former Rep. Bobby Rush! Bud Billiken is America’s largest back-to-school event and one of Chicago's signature festivals. Thanks for having me! https://t.co/C308EiSsLZ
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The 96th annual Bud Billiken Parade took place on August 9, 2025, in Chicago, celebrating African American culture and marking the back-to-school season. The parade, recognized as America’s largest back-to-school event and a significant cultural festival in Chicago, drew thousands of spectators to the South Side. The event was broadcast by ABC7 Chicago and featured displays of Black pride throughout the festivities. Historically, the Bud Billiken Parade began as a reward for Chicago Defender newspaper hawkers and has since evolved into a major community celebration. Local officials, including Representative Mike Quigley and Former Representative Bobby Rush, participated in the parade’s kickoff events, underscoring its importance to the city’s cultural calendar.
