St. Ailbe Catholic School students surround Principal Oleccia Cheers, Ald. Michelle Harris (8th Ward), U.S. Rep. Robyn Kelly (Dist.-2nd) and Water Reclamation Commissioner, Kari Steele at the kickoff to the Annual Back to School 8th Ward Parade and Jamboree.

Jesse Owens Park marchers battle wind and rain.

Arthur Ashe cheerleaders march to the end of parade.

Ill. State Rep. Marcus Evans (Dist.- 33rd) and Todd Stroger, former Cook Cook County president.

Seaway Bank and Trust supports back to school program.

Kids enjoy free ride on CTA bus.

Harold Washington Elementary School

Horse riders join in on the fun.

Cook County Comm. Stanley Moore and daughter Tyler, promote back to school.

Chicago Career Vocational Academy.

Mom carries two umbrellas with son.

Student gets free haircut courtesy, of SSA-51.

L-R IIl. State Rep. Marcus Evans (Dist.- 33rd), Ald. Michelle Harris (8th Ward), City Clerk of Chicago, Susana Mendoza; Bill Henry, of ComEd and Josina Morita.

Horse riders join in on the fun.

Ald. Michelle Harris (8th Ward) and Frankye Payne, executive director of Southeast Chamber of Commerce.