55th annual African American Day Parade set for Sept. 15
The African American Day Parade, Inc. (AADP) is hosting the 55th annual parade set for Sunday, Sept. 15 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, HBCU bands, community-based organizations, performance groups, floats, civil servants, fraternities & sororities, celebrities, public leaders and more are showcased.
On the day before the parade, AADP is hosting the 2nd Annual “Get Involved” Community Literacy, Health & Culture celebration on Saturday, Sept. 14. at the Plaza of the State Office Building on 125th Street and Adam Clayton Powell Jr. Boulevard AADP will provide, books, community resources and live performances.
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Since its inception, AADP has focused on five basic components: business, education, health, politics/government and arts/culture. This year’s parade theme is “Good Leaders = Good Government…VOTE!” Parade officials are inviting those in the political and government sectors who have made key contributions to the African American community to become grand marshals, marshals, and honorary guests.
The African American Day Parade Breakfast Committee will kick off the day with a breakfast. This year will highlight 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 are 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 will also present scholarships to nine local college students.
AADP is accepting free registration for participants, groups, organizations, sponsorships and floats. Go to africanamericandayparade.com for more information.
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