The bud billiken parade route is once again bringing crowds to Chicago’s South Side for one of the city’s most enduring annual traditions. The 97th Bud Billiken Parade takes place Saturday, August 8, 2026, with the procession beginning at 10 a.m. and traveling south along Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive before reaching the Washington … Continue reading Bud Billiken Parade Route 2026: Full Route, Start Time, Washington Park and What to Know