55th annual African American Day Parade marches through Harlem
The African American Day Parade, Inc. (AADP) hosted the 55th annual parade Sunday in Harlem.
This year is the 55th milestone of the celebration that takes place every third Sunday in September in Harlem. Starting from 111th Street and ending at 137th Street up Adam Clayton Powell Jr. Boulevard, marching bands, community-based organizations, performance groups, floats, civil servants, fraternities & sororities, celebrities, public leaders and more were showcased.
This year’s parade was live streamed by WABC 7.
Since its inception, AADP has focused on five basic components: business, education, health, politics/government and arts/culture. This year’s parade theme was Good Leaders = Good Government…VOTE!” Parade officials invited those in the political and government sectors who have made key contributions to the African American community as grand marshals, marshals, and honorary guests.
Cyril Josh Barker photos
On Saturday, the day before the parade, AADP hosted the 2nd Annual “Get Involved” Community Literacy, Health & Culture celebration at the Plaza of the State Office Building on 125th Street and Adam Clayton Powell Jr. Boulevard. AADP provided, books, community resources and live performances.
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The African American Day Parade Breakfast Committee (AADPBC) kicked off parade day with a breakfast. This year highlighted the 22nd year of the breakfast celebrating the accomplishments of community leaders, organizations, and individuals who have played a major role in building and supporting Harlem and its residents.
This year’s honorees were Assemblywoman Inez Dickens, Dr. Hazel N. Dukes of the National NAACP Board of Directors, President and CEO of the Apollo Theater, Michelle Ebanks, Anthony Harmon of the United Federation of Teachers, Dr. Traci Fubert Gardner, David Johnson, Senior Advisor to NYC Mayor Eric Adams, Errol T. Louis of NY1 News and Marc H. Morial, President of the National Urban League.
The AADPBC also presented scholarships to nine local college students.
Go to africanamericandayparade.com for more information.
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