Chicago Parades - Parades in Chicago
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Chicago Parades
Two of the city's longest running parades, The Bud Billiken Day Parade and the Thanksgiving Day Parade, began when organizers wanted to do something special for Chicagoans. The Billiken parade was created to celebrate the kids who sold the Chicago Defender newspaper, and the Thanksgiving parade emerged as a way to cheer up the city during the Great Depression. [br][br]To this day, all of Chica…
Two of the city's longest running parades, The Bud Billiken Day Parade and the Thanksgiving Day Parade, began when organizers wanted to do something special for Chicagoans. The Billiken parade was created to celebrate the kids who sold the Chicago Defender newspaper, and the Thanksgiving parade emerged as a way to cheer up the city during the Great Depression. [br][br]To this day, all of Chica…
Bud Billiken Parade - Fast Facts
Find the date, time, starting and ending point, and more for the 2009 Bud Billiken Parade and Picnic, which is held every year in Chicago.
Find the date, time, starting and ending point, and more for the 2009 Bud Billiken Parade and Picnic, which is held every year in Chicago.
South Side Irish St. Patrick's Day Parade 2010 - Canceled
Read the complete text of the announcement of the cancellation of Chicago's South Side Irish St. Patrick's Day Parade in 2010.
Read the complete text of the announcement of the cancellation of Chicago's South Side Irish St. Patrick's Day Parade in 2010.
State Street Halloween Happening Parade 2009
Learn the location, date, time, starting point and more for Chicago's Halloween Parade on State Street.
Learn the location, date, time, starting point and more for Chicago's Halloween Parade on State Street.
Chicago Memorial Day Parade 2009
Learn the date, time, and starting and ending points for the 2009 Chicago Memorial Day Parade.
Learn the date, time, and starting and ending points for the 2009 Chicago Memorial Day Parade.
Tips on Attending the South Side Irish Parade
Learn an insider's take on the Chicago South Side St. Patrick's Day Parade.
Learn an insider's take on the Chicago South Side St. Patrick's Day Parade.
Inauguration Parade 2009 - List of Participants
See a list of confirmed participants for the Presidential Inaugural parade on Inauguration Day 2009 honoring President Barack Obama.
See a list of confirmed participants for the Presidential Inaugural parade on Inauguration Day 2009 honoring President Barack Obama.
Toys for Tots Motorcycle Parade 2008
Find details about the time, date, location, participation, and more for the Chicago Toys for Tots Motorcycle Parade.
Find details about the time, date, location, participation, and more for the Chicago Toys for Tots Motorcycle Parade.
Chicago's Thanksgiving Day Parade
Find maps of the starting and ending points of Chicago's Thanksgiving Day Parade, tv broadcast info, and other helpful information for enjoying this Chicago Thanksgiving Day tradition to the fullest.
Find maps of the starting and ending points of Chicago's Thanksgiving Day Parade, tv broadcast info, and other helpful information for enjoying this Chicago Thanksgiving Day tradition to the fullest.
Magnificent Mile Lights Festival 2008
Every year Chicago hosts the Mag Mile Lights Festival down its famed Michigan Avenue. See a 2008 schedule of events for the Magnificent Mile Lights Fest and learn what you need to know to attend.
Every year Chicago hosts the Mag Mile Lights Festival down its famed Michigan Avenue. See a 2008 schedule of events for the Magnificent Mile Lights Fest and learn what you need to know to attend.
Chicago Gay Pride Parade 2008
Find essential information about Chicago's Gay Pride Parade, which is held every year on the last Sunday in June.
Find essential information about Chicago's Gay Pride Parade, which is held every year on the last Sunday in June.
Chicago Memorial Day Parade 2008
Honor our veterans, service men and women, and those who have given their lives in our armed forces by attending Chicago's Memorial Day Parade. Find essential information about attending this year's event here.
Honor our veterans, service men and women, and those who have given their lives in our armed forces by attending Chicago's Memorial Day Parade. Find essential information about attending this year's event here.
St. Patrick's Day Parade - 2008 Downtown Chicago Parade Information
Find essential parade information for Chicago's downtown St. Patrick's Day celebration.
Find essential parade information for Chicago's downtown St. Patrick's Day celebration.
Chicago's South Side Irish St. Patrick's Day Parade - 2008 Information
Find what you need to know to enjoy the 2008 South Side Irish St. Patrick's Day Parade.
Find what you need to know to enjoy the 2008 South Side Irish St. Patrick's Day Parade.