Bud Billiken Back-to-School Parade
Overview
This 82 year old event is the largest African–American parade in the United States celebrating its 33rd 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 13, 2011
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 13, 2011
WGN–TV Hosts
- David & Tamela Mann
- Micah Materre
- Gaynor Hall
- Tony Scofield
WLS–TV Hosts
- Cheryl Burton
- Val Warner
- Jim Rose
- Karen Jordan
- Hosea Sanders
Special Features
National Award Winning bands & drill teams; tumblers; and national celebrities and entertainers