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Chicago has been building community with the Bud Billiken Parade and Picnic since 1929! This historic African American celebration–with dancing, music, and food–hosts the second largest parade in the United States next to the Rose Bowl. In August 1973, photographer John H. White captured some joyful moments from “The Bud” as part of his work for the DOCUMERICA project for the Environmental Protection Agency. *** Image 1: Drum majors in black, red, and white uniforms march in formation, August 1973.National Archives Identifier 556278 Image 2: A marching band in blue and silver uniforms march down the street, followed by a dancer in red and a float with more musicians, August 1973.National Archives Identifier 556279 Image 3: Young Black women with sashes representing their neighborhoods pose on a gold float, with Boys Scouts visible in the corner. August 1973.National Archives Identifier 556280 Image 4: Crowds gather on the sidewalk to watch the parade, August 1973. Archives Identifier 556277 **** #ArchivesCommunity #ArchivesHashtagParty #Chicago #BudBillikenParade @BudParade