Thanks for signing up here to join the BWLA Scholarship Fund Board on Saturday, August 9, 2025 as we participate in the 2025 Bud Billiken Day Parade, the largest African American parade in the United States. This year, BWLA will continue its annual tradition of handing out backpacks and school supplies to the youth during the parade. 

Please consider making a donation by purchasing school supplies from BWLA's Parade Amazon Wishlist through this link: https://www.amazon.com/registries/gl/guest-view/FM2OFKRCGZAK?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_ggr-subnav-share_QZN029CDVJ6HK6SRX40E_1! Special thanks to the law firm Burke, Warren, MacKay & Serritella for sponsoring a backpack drive for BWLA's participation in the Bud Billiken Parade this year!

Additionally, Burke, Warren, MacKay & Serritella will be hosting BWLA's packing party this year on Thursday, August 7, 2025 at its office at 330 N Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL 60611. Please sign up and join us for food and drinks as we pack the backpacks and supplies that we will be handing out during the parade!

Please complete the form below to sign up and attend. We look forward to seeing you there!  You will receive further logistical details the week of the Parade.