ABC 7 Chicago presents Live Broadcast of Bud Billiken Parade Saturday, August 11 at 10 A.M.

ABC 7’s Cheryl Burton, Jim Rose and Hosea Sanders to Co-Host

A summer tradition in Chicago since 1929 continues when ABC 7 broadcasts the 83rd annual Bud Billiken Parade, live, Saturday, August 11th, 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 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 emphasizes the back-to-school theme that is so important–the enjoyment and empowerment received from getting an education.”

In addition, members of the ABC 7 news team including Linda Yu, Rafer Weigel, and Leah Hope will ride atop the station’s colorful float.

With more than 1.5 million people in attendance, the Bud Billiken Parade is the largest African-American parade and the second largest parade overall in the country. 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 Martin Luther King Drive from 42nd Street to Washington Park.

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.