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Bud Billiken Parade It Takes A Village Back to School Festival

August 10 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Photo credit: Bud Billiken Parade

Location

Washington Park

51st & Cottage and 51st & King

Chicago, IL 60616

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Description

Celebrating their 95th year, the parade features floats, bands, drill teams, dance teams and more. There will be a back-to-school festival post-parade that will include vendor shopping, free haircuts and hairstyles, on-site college admissions, job employment fair, special performances and free school supplies.

Event cost: Free

Event time: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Aug. 10, 2024

Additional Information

Website: https://www.budbillikenparade.org

Age recommendation: Babies, Early Elementary (K-3), Late Elementary (4-5), Preschool, Teens, Toddlers, Tweens

Neighborhood: Chicago

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