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Bud Billiken® Parade

VIP Experience

VIP Breakfast: 7AM - 9AM at the Mandrake Park

3858 S COTTAGE GROVE

Order of Breakfast

VIP BREAKFAST STARTS @7:00AM

MISTRESS OF CEREMONIES

INVOCATION

ARTIST PERFORMANCE

WELCOME

VIP BREAKFAST SPONSOR GREETINGS

GREETINGS HONORARY PARADE DIGNITARIES (8 am) (2 min. each)

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF SPECIAL GUESTS

PARADE SPONSOR REMARKS

Reviewing Stand BBQ Luncheon: 11AM - 3PM at Washington Park

51st & King drive

VIP Breakfast Map Area

BUD BILLIKEN® PARADE ROUTE

BUD BILLIKEN® BACK TO SCHOOL FESTIVAL

Making change happen at the ground level!

What's even more remarkable is that every dollar you contribute will support the development and operations of the Bud Billiken Performing Arts League, Young & Gifted Master Classes, Royal Court Coronation, and Scholarship Award. A worthy cause that empowers young talents.