First Bud Billiken Parade

CTL-E-0244 · Event · 1929-08-11

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First Bud Billiken Parade held August 11, 1929; founded by Chicago Defender publisher Robert S. Abbott as a celebration of Black youth and education.

The record

Also known as: Bud Billiken Day Parade

Relationships

Washington Park — held at
The first parade's route reportedly began on Michigan Avenue at 31st Street and turned into Washington Park.

Referenced by

Chicago Defender Charities — organized → this record
Robert S. Abbott — initiated → this record

Sources

28 Days of Black History: Bud Billiken Parade
MDSOAR: Bud Billiken Parade study (1929–2000)

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