Bud Billiken Back-to-School Parade
Overview
This 81 year old event is the largest African–American parade in the United States entering its 32nd year on television. The parade, sponsored by the Chicago Defender Charities, is also a tribute to the African–American family and community and encourages youth to head back to school on the 1st day.
Air Date
Saturday, August 14, 2010
Stations and Time
WGN-TV * 10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
ABC-TV, Channel 7 * 10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
TV One Cable Network
Saturday, August 14, 2010 2:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Sunday, August 15, 2010 12:00p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
WGN–TV Hosts
- Steve Harvey
- Shirley Strawberry
- Ramonski Luv
- Bob Jordan
WLS–TV Hosts
- Cheryl Burton
- Bill Campbell
- Jim Rose
- Karen Jordan
Special Features
National Award Winning bands & drill teams; tumblers; and national celebrities and entertainers