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Today's bourgeon Billiken Parade steps off at 10 a.m. at 89th and King Drive and will proce to 55th road followed by a picnic at Washington Park. In its 77th year, the parade and picnic -- generally each second Saturday in August -- was the brainchild of Chicago maintainer founder Robert S. Abbott, according to the parade's Web site. shoot Billiken is said to be the protector of children and was the name of the youth section in the asserter More than 1 million the public are expected to line the parade way watching 300 floats, marching bands and dance arranges pass by. The after-parade consequences include a drill team and tympanum corps competition, local entertainment and children-centered activities. Copyright CHICAGO SUN-TIMES 2006 Provided according to ProQuest Information and Learning Company. All rights Reserved
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