Mr. Dad's Father's Club

08/08/2026

Our 97th Annual Honorary Grand Marshal Joseph Williams

08/08/2026

I cannot express how much it meant for me today to serve as the Honorary Grand Marshal for the 97th Annual Bud Billiken Parade! 🎉✨ I feel so full of joy and gratitude. 🙏🏽💖

I’m so proud of the work we’ve been able to do with Mr. Dad’s Father’s Club, and more than anything, I’m just grateful. Today was filled with high energy, positive vibes, and amazing people! 💪🏽🌟
Mr. Dad was out there with us, meeting all the children, and our mascot brought even more fun! 🐻
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This has been an absolutely beautiful day, and I am so ecstatic to serve our great city of Chicago! 🏙️❤️

Check out some incredible highlights from today’s parade! 📸🎥 Absolutely phenomenal Bud Billiken 2026 is officially in the books! 🏆

Your Honorary Grand Marshal signing off! ✨🎉

08/05/2026

The Mr. Dad’s Fathers Club had an amazing time at National Night Out with the 5th District Chicago Police Department! 🚓🎉 Huge shoutout to Sergeant McClain for the invite! 🙌🏾 Our special guest, Mr. Dad, was a huge hit the kids and families loved him! ❤️ They were all over him, showing so much love, and we’re so grateful for the support.

The event was packed with fun horseback riding 🐴, rock climbing 🧗‍♂️, bouncy houses 🏰, ice cream 🍦, food 🍔, vendors, resources, and so much more! Plus, the incredible Michael Jackson impersonator 🎤🕺 and a surprise appearance by our Mayor Brandon Johnson! 🎩✨

We’re beyond excited to be part of such a phenomenal event and can’t wait until next year! Thank you again for having Mr. Dad out what an unforgettable day! 🎉🙌🏾 BuildingBridges

08/05/2026

08/04/2026

Last night, the Mr. Dads Fathers Club had an amazing time at the Chicago Sky game with our families! 🏀🎉 The energy was incredible, and we’re so grateful for this partnership. Such a great way to kick off the week! 🙌🏾💙

08/03/2026

What an amazing weekend with the Mr. Dad’s Fathers Club! 🎉 We had the honor to support two incredible events. First, at the Pour In Back-to-School Festival at Hamilton Park, passing out supplies and resources to our community. 📚✨ Then, we stopped by my brother Dr. Shaka Rawls at Leo High School for their annual back-to-school eventhundreds of supplies, vendors, and good food! 🍎🎒🍔

We’re so grateful to partner with such great organizations. Stay tuned for more from Mr. Dad’s Fathers Club! 💙🙌

07/25/2026

🎉✨ Today was an incredible day at the Mr. Dad’s Fathers Club Summer Block Party! We had bouncing houses, games, food, a DJ, dance battles, and so much more! 🏀🎈🎶

Huge thanks to everyone who helped make this possible partners, volunteers, and supporters! 🙌🏾❤️ We raffled off TVs 📺, gift cards 🎁, and created unforgettable memories on 60th & Union in Englewood.

Until next time this event was a huge success! 🎉💙

07/24/2026

🎉🎈 Mark your calendars! Join us tomorrow for the Mr. Dad’s Fathers Club Block Party on July 25th, 2026, from 12 PM to 4 PM at the 60th Union ✨

This FREE event is open to everyone and promises a day full of DJ beats 🎧, live music 🎶, fun games 🎈, food 🍔, and activities for all ages! There will be cool raffles & giveaways 🎁, TVs 📺, bikes 🚲, gift cards 🎁, and so much more!

Bring your family, friends, and neighbors it’s a perfect day to connect, have fun, and enjoy community vibes!

A special shoutout to our amazing collaborators Alderman Stephanie D. Coleman - 16th Ward, Branded Englewood and Chicago Early Learning, Englewood CAC and many more for their incredible support in making this event possible! 💙🙌🏾

This event is FREE all are welcome! Come out, have fun, and make memories with us! 🎉🎊

07/17/2026

This was a very special moment for me. ❤️✨ Here’s a recap video, folks, in case you missed it. On July 6th, we officially named Joseph G. Williams Day a historic, monumental, and truly heartfelt moment. 🎉🙌🏾

It was an emotional day to celebrate, and having my friends, family, and community there with me meant the world. 💖🙏🏾 This moment reflects so much of my journey, my story, and the support that has carried me here.

Check out the video to see the authentic me, my beautiful family, and the incredible celebration of this day. You’ll hear a little about my story and witness the honor we received with the proclamation. 🎥🎊

Thank you all for your love and support this day will stay in my heart forever! 💙✨