Bud Billiken Parade
The 80-year-old back-to-school parade is the largest African-American parade in the country and includes celebrities, performers, drill teams, dance teams, and local and national high school bands. When: 10 a.m. Where: The parade begins at 39th Street and King Drive, and ends with an after-parade picnic in Washington Park, 55th Street and King Drive; parade will be broadcast live on WGN-Ch. 9, WLS-Ch. 7 and TV One Price: Free; 773-536-3710
Bears Family Day practice
The Chicago Bears are getting ready for the NFL season, and you can get a peek at new team members. When: Noon Where: Soldier Field, 1400 S. Museum Campus Drive Price: $7; 800-745-3000, ticketmaster.com
Chicago Green City Market
Get herbs, fruits and more at the year-round market of local, sustainable farmers and chefs. This Saturday’s market will feature Latin Fest chef tastings. When: 7 a.m.-1 p.m. Where: South end of Lincoln Park between Clark Street and Stockton Drive Price: Free; 773-880-1266, chicagogreencitymarket.org
Chicago SummerDance
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Learn Chicago’s stepping styles with instructors Pete and Linda Frazier, from one of the major stepping groups in town, the Majestic Gents. Then it’s time to practice what you’ve learned to live R&B, blues and more by the Nu Blu Band. Chicago SummerDance continues through Aug. 23 . When: 6 p.m. Where: Grant Park, Spirit of Music Garden, 601 S. Michigan Ave. Price: Free; 312-742-4007, chicagosummerdance.org