Bud Billiken Parade 2025. This vibrant festival, held alongside the iconic bud billiken parade, is packed. Today, the parade consists of about 200 bands, drill teams, dance teams, cheerleaders, marching units, vehicles, floats, and more.

Join us for an unforgettable experience at the bud billiken parade it takes a village festival! Sound content and parade route performances must be approved by the chicago defender charities/bud billiken lead team prior to event.