ABC 7 presents live broadcast of Bud Billiken Parade Saturday, August 10th

Live broadcast begins at 10:00 a.m., co-host by ABC 7’s Cheryl Burton, Jim Rose and Hosea Sanders 

ABC 7 broadcasts the 84^th annual Bud Billiken Parade, live, Saturday, August 10th, 10:00 am- 12:30pm. The Bud Billiken Parade has developed into one of the city of Chicago’s premier back-to-school events. ABC 7 anchors Cheryl Burton, Jim Rose, and Hosea Sanders will co-host from the broadcast booth capturing all the fun for viewers watching at home. Windy City LIVE co-host Val Warner and ABC 7’s Karen Jordan will also be a part of the festivities, checking out the action along the parade route. 

“The Bud Billiken Parade is a 2 ½ hour party on ABC 7,” says co-host Jim Rose. “It’s a wonderful day to celebrate summer while reminding kids of the importance of returning to school.”

In addition, members of the ABC 7 news team including Ryan Chiaverini, Evelyn Holmes, Leah Hope, Phil Schwarz and Linda Yu will ride atop the station’s colorful float. 

The Bud Billiken Parade is the largest African-American parade and the second largest parade overall in the country with more than 1.5 million people in attendance.

 Recognized as a day of family fun and celebration that kicks off Chicago children’s return to school, the parade has become an anticipated event in Chicago each August.  The Bud Billiken Parade makes its way down by starting at King Drive at Oakwood Blvd 51st Street through Elsworth Drive (in Washington Park) from 51st Street to ending at Garfield Boulevard (55th St.).

There will be activities following the parade which will be located in Washington Park southeast of 51st and King Dr. with free giveaways and other treats.

ABC 7’s broadcast of the Bud Billiken Parade is available on-demand at abc7chicago.com.

Christopher Bowen is the executive producer of the Bud Billiken Parade.