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CBS News
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- CBS News
96th Chicago Bud Billiken Parade takes over Bronzeville Saturday
The Bud Billiken Parade, a Chicago tradition that gets families excited for the new school year, will be taking over the South Side on Saturday. Thousands of people are expected in the Bronzeville neighborhood to take part in the festivities, including music, dancing, and food. The parade that began in the summer of 1929 continues to embody Chicago's Black History and works to empower youth, especially on the South Side. This summer, it celebrates 96 years. It goes back to the early 1900s when the Billiken was actually a charm doll that represented good luck and fortune, and was also seen as the guardian of children. It got attached to Buddy, or Bud, which became the mascot. It's one of the biggest and oldest African American parades in the United States, and always an indication that the start of the school year is around the corner. Chicago Public Schools students will go back to school on Aug. 18. The Office of Emergency Management, along with the Chicago police and the fire departments, is coordinating on-site public safety resources. The parade steps off at Oakwood and King Drive at 10 a.m. Audrina Sinclair, Jermont Terry, and Joe Donlon will also host a CBS News Chicago Bud Billiken special on Saturday at 5:30 p.m.
Yahoo
09-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Mardi Gras night market welcomes all to celebrate
BOSSIER CITY, La. (KTAL/KMSS) – The Bossier Night Market is the largest free vendor event in the Ark-La-Tex with free parking. This market was themed to celebrate the Mardi Gras season. Melita McClain, owner of Leggings Lady, said, 'We're going to have a parade later this evening; we've got some wreaths and signs that are Mardi Gras. T-shirts, a little bit of this that and the other that are all Mardi Gras themed.' With more than 200 vendors and handmade pieces, there was something for everyone at the family event. There was also live music, food trucks, face painting, free beads, and a night parade. African American Parade celebrates black history, joy 'When you're a busy person and work a full-time job, you don't get to see a lot of people in your community, and this is a way for people to come out and enjoy the nice weather we have, the crafts that we have to sell, the merchandise we have to sell, and we get to visit,' said Jo Hammer, owner of All in a Twist. For many vendors, the market was an opportunity to showcase and bring their hobbies to the community. Sara Richardson, owner of Sara Sparkles, says hand-selected diamonds for her crafts are therapeutic. 'I just like to hand select them and put them on one by one, and it's just, it's more special knowing that the time and the mental sanity to do it. And every business has their own that's in their heart like that,' said Richardson. The night market kicks off on Saturday, 8, 202,5 and is family-friendly and pet-friendly from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Pierre Bossier Mall, 2950 E Texas St, Ste 212, Bossier City, Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
