Chicago’s annual Bud Billiken parade brought joyful noise to Bronzeville Saturday afternoon as lifelong attendees, new arrivals and Chicago Public Schools families alike celebrated the start of back-to-school season. The parade, now in its 94th year, is the largest African American parade in the United States and the second largest parade overall, behind only the Rose Bowl.A beloved tradition .
In its 94th year, the Saturday parade brought together thousands of community members to celebrate the end of the summer season ahead of the upcoming school year.