CONGRESSMAN DANNY K. DAVIS INVITES COMMUNITY TO THE 45TH ANNUAL BACK TO SCHOOL PICNIC AND PARADE ON AUGUST 31

Congressman Danny K. Davis
Congressman Danny K. Davis

CONGRESSMAN DANNY K. DAVIS INVITES COMMUNITY TO THE 45TH ANNUAL BACK TO SCHOOL PICNIC AND PARADE ON AUGUST 31

Chicago, IL – Congressman Danny K. Davis is proud to invite the residents of the 7th Congressional District and surrounding communities to the 45th Annual Back to School Picnic and Parade on Saturday, August 31, 2024. This much-anticipated event will take place at Columbus Park (5800 W. Jackson) and promises to be a day filled with excitement, community spirit, and preparation for the upcoming school year.

The day kicks off at 10:00 AM with a parade starting at the intersection of Bloomingdale and Central, showcasing our vibrant community and its commitment to supporting the education and well-being of our children. Following the parade, the picnic will run from 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM at Columbus Park, featuring a wide array of activities and services that are free and open to the public.

This year’s event will include:

- Technology in the Park featuring a raffle of 73 Laptops: At the Technology Tent, 73 laptops will be raffled off to students, providing them with essential tools for their educational journey.

o Volcano Coding, General AI, Robotics


- Health fair including basic screenings and handouts



- Book Bags and School Supplies: Thanks to our generous sponsors, students can receive book bags and a variety of school supplies to help them start the school year on the right foot.


- Fun, Food, and Beverages: Families can enjoy delicious hotdogs, beverages, and other refreshments while participating in fun games and activities designed to entertain and engage everyone.

"I am excited to host this annual event that not only celebrates the start of a new school year but also ensures that our students have the resources they need to succeed," said Congressman Davis. "This picnic and parade are about coming together as a community, supporting our youth, and having a great time doing it."

The event is sponsored in collaboration with local organizations, businesses, and community leaders who are committed to making a positive impact in the lives of our young people. Including but limited to; n collaboration with Chicago Westside NAACP, TASC Inc., Sankofa Safe Child Initiative, Alexander Movers, Fathers Who Care, Black Men United, Westside Minister’s Coalition, Concerned Citizens/Mother’s House, Loretto Hospital-Loretto Foundation and Habilitative Systems Inc., and NEED.

Our corporate sponsors include: Mcdonalds * Pepsico * Accenture * Walmart * Walgreens * Kraft Heinz * Montelay * Ferrara Candy * Alpha Baking Co., the Ice Company, and others

Also, the Workers Education Society, Westlawn youth network, Westlawn Gospel Chapel, Webb Tax Service LLC, WBGX AM 1570, Vicky’s CATERING LLC, That’s Grandma’s House LLC, Take It To The Streetz, State’s Attorney Office, State Representative Camille Y Lilly 78th District of Illinois, state representative 10th district, State of Illinois, So-Well Dental Associates, Soul Training Program Inc, Self, Public Community Volunteer, Prevention Partnership/Westside Herion Opioid Task Force Task Force, PowerStaxxRenewable energy storage LLC, Poor People’s Campaign & Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc. Chicago Alumnae Chapter, Pink Hard Hatz Construction, Perfectmatch, Peace Makers Coalition, Paul and Karen Calhoun Library of Liberation-Womanist Theology, Past Master Oriental Lodge # 68 PHA, OPRF, Next Level Pro Am Kids, New Age Services Corporation, NAACP, Million Woman United Fanily March, May Accounting Services, Love of Learning Institute, Lotus Neighbors For Action, Life Changing Community Outreach, Life Center Church, LEC/CCHC, JJ&C Cosmetic, Jerome Burke Foundation, Jafra, In The Black II LLC, Harris Pickens Resource Community Agency, Habilitative Systems Inc. - Crisis Counselor Program, Great Expectations Learning Academy, Good Neighbor Stakeholders, Gone Again Travel & Tours, Frederick Douglass High School PTSA, frank wright museuem, EMMANUEL SERVICES, Emma Mitts 37th organization, DmpEnterprise Suite F50 Social Club, Divine Purpose Youth Performing Arts Center, Divas and Don, Diondai's Place Breast Cancer Support, DHL, Dharma Foundation, Dancing Dynasty, Clerk of The Circuit Court, City Colleges, Christ Tabernacle, Chicago Public Schools, Chicago Jokers, Changing Oasis Inc, CCHAT Enterprise, CBR Tranquility / D.B.A. Bryant's House/4700 Block, Blocks 2 Cities, BFAM, BeTheVisionRadio, Bell marketing bm LLC, Aviation, Ambulute LLc, AFRICA-USA Today Media, 800 N. Kedvale. Block. Club, and the 29th Ward Independent Political Org.,

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