Known affectionately as 'The Bud,' the back-to-school tradition has celebrated and showcased Chicago's youth since 1929.
It's considered the second largest parade in the country behind the Rose Parade in California and the largest African-American parade in the country.celebrates culture and promotes education and empowerment as Chicago Public Schools gets ready to start the new school year.Members of the Astronaut Flee Dance Troop said they are ready to entertain the masses.
"It's a really big thing. We put this together in two months, this big production, in two months, with all of these people. We got 90 kids," said Doncell Richard with the Astronaut Flee Dance Troupe."There is so much joy and happiness going on, with all the kids coming together, and showcases their talents. We also promote education. The whole point is to get kids ready to go back to school," said Chicago Defender Charities President and CEO Myiti Sengstacke-Rice.
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