Properties (56)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
parade
|
| gptkbp:associated_with |
Bud_Billiken,_a_fictional_character
|
| gptkbp:broadcasts |
television
|
| gptkbp:celebrates |
African_American_culture
|
| gptkbp:communityEvents |
nan
|
| gptkbp:encourages |
community involvement
|
| gptkbp:established |
J._Edward_McKinley
|
| gptkbp:exhibits |
local talent
|
| gptkbp:features |
local artists
community organizations cultural exhibitions cultural performances marching bands floats celebrity appearances |
| gptkbp:first_held |
1929
|
| gptkbp:has_a |
varies each year
|
| gptkbp:has_a_history_of |
over 90 years
|
| gptkbp:held_annually |
second Saturday in August
|
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Bud Billiken Parade
|
| gptkbp:impact |
local economy
|
| gptkbp:includes |
local businesses
youth groups dance troupes school bands |
| gptkbp:influenced |
similar events in other cities
|
| gptkbp:involves |
community leaders
|
| gptkbp:is_a_celebration_of |
gptkb:Washington_Park
diversity family values community resilience youth achievement |
| gptkbp:is_a_gathering_for |
civic engagement
community leaders |
| gptkbp:is_a_highlight_of |
Chicago_summer_events
|
| gptkbp:is_a_platform_for |
social issues
cultural expression |
| gptkbp:is_a_source_of |
community pride
|
| gptkbp:is_a_symbol_of |
African_American_heritage
|
| gptkbp:is_a_venue_for |
networking opportunities
|
| gptkbp:is_attended_by |
political figures
hundreds of thousands of people |
| gptkbp:is_featured_in |
local media
|
| gptkbp:is_known_for |
its festive atmosphere
|
| gptkbp:is_organized_by |
the_Bud_Billiken_Committee
|
| gptkbp:is_part_of |
Chicago's_cultural_events
the_largest_parades_in_the_U.S. |
| gptkbp:is_recognized_for |
gptkb:the_City_of_Chicago
|
| gptkbp:is_supported_by |
local government
|
| gptkbp:location |
gptkb:Chicago,_Illinois
|
| gptkbp:promotes |
education initiatives
community pride youth education |
| gptkbp:sponsor |
gptkb:Chicago_Defender
|
| gptkbp:traditions |
many families
brings people together. |