| Source | NBC Local |
|---|---|
| Original Load Date | Aug. 7, 2026, 9:01 p.m. |
| Last Updated | Aug. 7, 2026, 9:01 p.m. |
| Original URL | https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/whats-the-history-of-bud-billiken/3972104/ |
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The Bud Billiken Parade has been a Chicago back-to-school tradition since 1929,
when the inaugural parade stepped off in Bronzeville.
"The parade was a moment for young people returning to school to celebrate
themselves and to be sent off to school with sort of a feeling of pride," said
Erica Griff...