
The Captivating Central Region is proud to release our Centennial Signature Event Greater Is In Session. This theme is catered around the purpose of the Bud Billiken Parade which is 'Celebrating our youth going Back to School' and our Seven Founders' being educators.
Education is the foundation of our organization.
Come Celebrate with the Captivating Central Region for the Largest African American Parade in the US and the 2nd Largest Parade in the Nation The Bud Billiken Day Parade, Service, and The Black Women’s Expo, the Largest Women’s Expo in the US. Now you know it would not be a GREATER event if we did not incorporate GREATER SERVICE. We will make a community impact by conducting the Largest Operation Big Book Bag service project the region has ever done (7,000). Plus, a regional Project Cradle Care Seminar to bring awareness around Maternal Health in the African American communities.
Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Incorporated, Captivating Central Region are Official Sponsors to the Bud Billiken Back to School Parade and the Black Women’s Expo. The Captivating Central Region is excited to have two Official Sponsors for our Centennial Signature Event: The Beacon of Light Foundation, Eta Xi Sigma and State Farm. They will have a presence throughout this captivating weekend.
Are you ready to kick back, relax, laugh, and have some fun?
We invite you to come on to the Windy City ‘CHICAGO’ and experience 2022 in the Captivating Central Region. #SGRhoSummerTimeChicago will never be the same. Register for all Central Region centennial events using the following link: www.crsigcenevent.eventbrite.com.
We welcome you HOME to the Captivating Central Region!
Disclaimer: Do not contact the Bud Billiken on behalf of the Regional Centennial Event. All questions should be directed to Madam Programs Chair Monique Merriweather at programs@sgrhocentral.com.
Disclaimer: Do not contact the Bud Billiken requesting tickets for the dignitary breakfast and scholarship breakfast on behalf of the Regional Centennial Event.

Central Region
Schedule of Activities
Friday, August 12, 2022
The Black Women's Expo: BWe Next 2022
Time: 11am CST - 4pm CST
Website: https://bwenext.com/
Teen Summit Day
*Community Service Project - Operation Big Book Bag
Saturday, August 13, 2022
The Bud Billiken Back to School Parade
Time: 9am CST-5pm CST
*Community Service Project - Operation Big Book Bag
Rhoyal Standard All White Centennial Party
Time: 7pm CST - 12:30am CST
Click here to register
SGRho Central will contribute to the success of the Chicagoland Area students for back to school.
Sunday, August 14, 2022
The Black Women's Expo: BWe Next 2022
Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. Project Cradle Care: Maternal Health Seminar *Open to the Community
Website: https://bwenext.com/
More details coming soon
OFFICIAL HOTEL ROOM BLOCK
Hiltons at McCormick Place
123 E Cermak Rd Suite 300, Chicago, IL 60616
*Once the room block is sold out the region will not open another one
NEARBY HOTELS
Marriott Marquis Chicago
2121 S Prairie Ave, Chicago, IL 60616
Hilton Garden Inn Chicago Downtown South Loop
55 E 11th St, Chicago, IL 60605
SpringHill Suites by Marriott Chicago Chinatown
2357 S Wentworth Ave, Chicago, IL 60616
