The Bud Billiken Parade location for 2026 is centered along Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive on Chicago’s South Side. The 97th annual parade takes place Saturday, August 8, with the procession starting near 39th Street and King Drive and moving south toward 51st Street before the celebration continues at Washington Park. For visitors planning … Continue reading Bud Billiken Parade Location: Where to Watch the 2026 Chicago Parade