1. Bud Billiken Parade & Picnic
Photo: Vince Walker
2. Magnificent Mile Lights Festival
Photo: Courtesy of the Greater North Michigan Avenue Association
3. McDonald's Thanksgiving Parade
Photo: Courtesy of Chicago Festival Association
4. Gay & Lesbian Pride Parade
Photo: Courtesy of ChicagoPride.com
5. St. Patrick's Day Parade
Photo: Dean Battaglia
6. Christkindlmarket
Photo: Courtesy of Chriskindlmarket
7. Memorial Day Parade
Photo: Courtesy of Memorial Day Parade
8. 26th Street Mexican Independence Day Parade
Photo: Courtesy of Special Events Management
9. Puerto Rican People’s Parade
Photo: Courtesy of Puerto Rican People's Parade
10. Columbus Day Parade
Photo: Courtesy of Columbus Day Parade
11. Chicagoland Toys for Tots Motorcycle Parade
Photo: Courtesy of Chicagoland Toys for Tots Motorcycle Parade
12. Eve of the Eve
Photo: Courtesy of Eve of the Eve
13. AIDS Foundation of Chicago's World of Chocolate
Photo: Courtesy of AIDS Foundation of Chicago