Organizers are gearing up for the 56th Annual African American Day Parade set for Sunday, Sept. 21 in Harlem. Earlier than you head to the festivities, listed here are some issues it’s good to know.
1. Training takes the highlight for this 12 months’s theme.
The theme for this 12 months’s parade is “Training is Our #1 Precedence” honoring people and organizations which have made key training contributions to the African American neighborhood together with traditionally Black schools and universities (HBCUs), native faculties, lecturers and principals.
2. You’ll want to catch the Pre-Parade Present.
Earlier than the parade begins there shall be a Pre-Parade Present from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in entrance of the reviewing stand at West a hundred and twenty fifth Road and Adam Clayton Powell Jr. Boulevard. The present will function performances by neighborhood organizations.
3. The grand marshals have made main contributions to African-American tradition.
A number of figures in training are serving as this 12 months’s grand marshals. Amongst them together with leaders of traditionally Black schools and universities (HBCUs): Dr. Tony Allen, president of Delaware State College; Dr. Martin Lamelle Jr., president of Grambling State College; and Dr. Patrice Ramsey, president of Medgar Evers School. Extra grand marshals embody Sandra Bookman, anchor of Eyewitness Information on ABC7/WABC-TV; WBLS 107.5 FM radio character Dr. Bob Lee; Pleasure Bivins, director of the Schomburg Heart for Analysis in Black Tradition; and the founder and CEO of the Make the Grade Basis.
4. This 12 months’s parade will honor notable individuals who not too long ago handed
This 12 months the Harlem neighborhood misplaced notable individuals together with Congressman Charlie Rangel, NAACP New York State Convention President Hazel Dukes and Harlem Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Lloyd A. Williams. All three have been commonly a part of the African American Day Parade and thier legacies shall be honored at this 12 months’s occasion
5. The parade will host the third Annual “Get Concerned Group, Literacy, Well being, and Tradition Celebration”
This 12 months the African American Day Parade is internet hosting the third annual “Get Concerned Group Literacy, Well being & Celebration of Tradition” on Saturday, Sept. 20 from 11 a.m. to five p.m. on the Harlem State Workplace Constructing Plaza. The occasion will function video games, giveaways, a well being panel, neighborhood assets and performances
in Harlem. Credit score: Benny Polatseck/Mayoral Pictures Workplace picture
6. Wave on the politicians (and the candidates) once you see them.
A number of politicians shall be marching within the parade. Count on to see Gov. Kathy Hochul, Mayor Eric Adams, Public Advocate Jumaane Williams, State Lawyer Normal Letitia James together with a number of metropolis and state politicians. With the NYC mayoral and metropolis council elections in November, some candidates shall be strolling the parade route.
7. Get there early.
The parade kicks off at 12:30 p.m. and begins at 111th Road and Adam Clayton Powell Jr. Boulevard and heads as much as 137th Road. It’s finest to safe your spot early earlier than the parade begins so you may see.
8. You’ll see your loved ones, mates and neighbors IN the parade.
A number of neighborhood and nationwide organizations together with church buildings, labor unions, schools, sororities and fraternities are collaborating within the parade. So, in the event you see somebody strolling the route, give them a shout!
9. The climate is meant to be good.
Sunday’s forecast is looking for largely sunny skies with a cushty excessive close to 73. You’ll want to carry a jacket and water.
10. Have enjoyable!
The African-American Day Parade is a day the place the neighborhood can come collectively for celebration and delight for our tradition. Deliver your loved ones, see outdated mates and let’s make this the most effective parade ever!
