African American Day Parade, Inc.

African American Day Parade, Inc. Blvd The African American Day Parade, Inc. On Sunday, September 15th, dynamic performances will electrify Adam Clayton Powell Jr. Boulevard. Blvd.

2025 Parade Theme ~ "Education Is Our #1 Priority!"
The parade weekend Saturday, September 20th, 3rd Annual
"Get Involved" ~ Community Celebration
Parade Day Sunday, September 21st~ Kick-off 11AM ~ Adam Clayton Powell Jr. (AADP), is ready to celebrate its 55th year of Black culture and excellence in the mecca of African American culture - Harlem, New York. The Pre-Parade Show will start at 11:

00 AM on the historic 125th Street. The ribbon cutting and parade will happen at 12:30 PM at 111th Street and then commence up 137th Street until 6:00 PM. The highlight of the parade will be viewing the participants as they host their specialized performances in front of the viewing stand at the State Office Building on 125th Street. On Saturday, September 14th, parade weekend, the AADP team will host their 2nd Annual "Get Involved" community literacy, health, and culture celebration. The event's purpose is to spread awareness and provide useful resources such as jobs, afterschool programs, resume help, and more. It will also be a celebration of culture with performances, activities, giveaways, and special surprise guests. The event will take place from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM at the plaza of the State Office Building on 125th Street & Adam Clayton Powell Jr. For the first time, WABC-TV has committed to livestreaming the parade for its broadcast viewers on ABC7ny.com. Viewers will enjoy the energy of the parade nationwide as the marching bands and 1000+ participants dazzle Adam Claton Powell Jr. The opportunity to, "showcase Harlem and celebrate African American culture with the support of Channel 7 is a dream come true." states Jasmin Robinson, Parade Administrative Coordinator. Historic Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) bands, community-based organizations, performance groups, majestic floats, civil servants, fraternities & sororities, celebrities, public leaders & more will all show the community POWER THROUGH UNITY as they commemorate and celebrate Culture, Heritage, and Legacy. Since its inception, AADP has focused on five basic components that help strengthen the community: Business, Education, Health, Politics/Government & Arts/Culture. This year we will be inviting those in the Political/Government sector who have made key contributions to the African American community, to become Grand Marshals and Honorary Guests, as this year's theme is "Good Leaders = Good Government...VOTE!".

“We are excited to honor our governmental community and leaders as we celebrate over a half-century of African American Culture, Heritage, and Unity in Harlem,” exclaimed Parade Chairman Yusuf Hasan. The Grand Marshals for the 55th annual African American Day Parade are New York Attorney General Letitia James, New York State Lieutenant Governor Antonio Delgado, Speaker of the New York City Council Adrienne Adams, and New York State Senator Cordell Cleare. The Marshals for the parade are New York City Council Member Yusef Salaam, New York Assemblyman Al Taylor, New York Assembly Member Stefanie Zinerman, Bronx Borough President Vanessa Gibson, and Bronx District Attorney Darcel Clark. Every year AADP gives out three scholarships to three qualified African American high school seniors attending college, three grants, supplies, and giveaways to the community. The community is encouraged to donate to the African American Day Parade, Inc. to help provide these resources for the community. is a 501(c)3 Tax-Exempt organization. We are also proud to acknowledge our sponsors for their commitment to community and service: Montefiore Einstein, TWU, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, NorthWell Health, The Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture, WABC-TV, WBLS, WPIX-11, National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP), Harlem America, Memorie 4 Life Photography, LLC, Development Outreach, Inc., Ahmadiyya Muslim Community, Entrigue Magazine and Aux1 Media, LLC. To find out how you can get involved with The 55th Annual African American Day Parade today contact; Jasmine Robinson, Administrative Coordinator Email:
[email protected].

09/12/2025
We are LIVE tonight 9/12 at 5pm on WHCR 90.3 FM.The AADP Weekend will be a two-day celebration. Starting on Saturday, Se...
09/12/2025

We are LIVE tonight 9/12 at 5pm on WHCR 90.3 FM.

The AADP Weekend will be a two-day celebration. Starting on Saturday, September 20th, with the 3rd Annual "Get Involved Community, Literacy, Health, and Culture Celebration", 163 West 125th Street, Adam Clayton Powell Jr. Plaza, from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

With the 56th Annual African American Day Parade the following day, Sunday, September 21st. Dynamic performances will electrify Adam Clayton Powell Jr. Boulevard (7th Avenue) from 12:30 PM to 6:00 PM, stretching from 111th Street to 137th Street

Connect with AADP:
Website: africanamericandayparade.org
Facebook: facebook.com/aadpinc
Twitter: twitter.com/aadpinc
Instagram: instagram.com/africanamericandayparade

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Thank you Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center for being a Sponsor for the 56th Annual African American Day Parade!! ...
09/12/2025

Thank you Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center for being a Sponsor for the 56th Annual African American Day Parade!!

Tomorrow, tomorrow! Join us for the AADP Press Conference kicking off the African American Day Parade Weekend at the ico...
09/12/2025

Tomorrow, tomorrow! Join us for the AADP Press Conference kicking off the African American Day Parade Weekend at the iconic Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture.

RSVP is mandatory—hit the link to secure your spot! ✊🏾✨

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/press-conference-for-the-56th-annual-african-american-day-parade-tickets-1652922799589?aff=ebdsshcopyurl&utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=organizer-profile&utm-share-source=organizer-profile






Thank you TWU Local 100! for being a Sponsor for the 56th Annual African American Day Parade!!
09/10/2025

Thank you TWU Local 100! for being a Sponsor for the 56th Annual African American Day Parade!!

Thank you Northwell Health for being a Sponsor for the 56th Annual African American Day Parade!!
09/10/2025

Thank you Northwell Health for being a Sponsor for the 56th Annual African American Day Parade!!

Thank you Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center for being a Sponsor for the 56th Annual African American Day Parade!! ...
09/10/2025

Thank you Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center for being a Sponsor for the 56th Annual African American Day Parade!!

Thank you Mount Sinai Health for being a Sponsor for the 56th Annual African American Day Parade!!
09/10/2025

Thank you Mount Sinai Health for being a Sponsor for the 56th Annual African American Day Parade!!

Parade Weekend is almost here! 🎉🖤
Get ready for two days of culture, pride & community:
📅 Sept 20 – 3rd Annual “Get Invo...
09/09/2025

Parade Weekend is almost here! 🎉🖤

Get ready for two days of culture, pride & community:
📅 Sept 20 – 3rd Annual “Get Involved” Community Event
📅 Sept 21 – The legendary 56th Annual African American Day Parade 🎊✨

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Cop your tees, hats, drinkware & more! Order now to rep in style just in time for the celebration 💪🏾🙌🏾









It’s time to put Black Excellence on full display—let’s go! 🖤🔥Join us for the AADP Press Conference kicking off the Afri...
09/09/2025

It’s time to put Black Excellence on full display—let’s go! 🖤🔥
Join us for the AADP Press Conference kicking off the African American Day Parade Weekend on Sept. 13th (THIS SATURDAY) at the iconic Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture.
RSVP is mandatory—hit the link to secure your spot! ✊🏾✨

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/press-conference-for-the-56th-annual-african-american-day-parade-tickets-1652922799589?aff=ebdsshcopyurl&utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=organizer-profile&utm-share-source=organizer-profile






BIG SHOUTOUT to AADP’s 2025 Sponsors for becoming Sponsors for The 56th Annual African American Day Parade!! ...
09/08/2025

BIG SHOUTOUT to AADP’s 2025 Sponsors for becoming Sponsors for The 56th Annual African American Day Parade!!

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 21st, 2025 12:30PM-6PM

LIVE STREAMING on WABC!!

TOMORROW IS OUR LAST in-person volunteer meeting!The parade is almost here, and we’re getting excited for AADP Weekend—c...
09/05/2025

TOMORROW IS OUR LAST in-person volunteer meeting!

The parade is almost here, and we’re getting excited for AADP Weekend—coming up on September 20th and 21st! We’re looking for volunteers to help make it a success, and we’d love to have you join us.

Please help spread the word. We can’t wait to see you there!








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The African American Day Parade (AADP) was founded in 1968 by two organizations, Afro-American Day & United Federation of Black Community Organizations. The first meeting was held at 2315 Seventh Avenue in Harlem, NY. The meeting was overseen by Livingston Wingate and Conrad Peters and Mr.Wingate was elected as Chairman. The two men were joined by eleven other community organizers including, Jacqueline Peterson, Abdel Krim, Abe Snyder, Cenie J. Williams, Ennis Francis, Joseph Steele, Piankhi Akinbaloye, Bernice Bolar, Adeyemi Oyeilumi, Llyod Mayo and Leonard Davis. These thirteen members saw a need for increased positive images and representation of African Americans within the community, so they decided to stand on the front lines of change.

The African American Day Parade was formed as a not-for-profit organization with the purpose of promoting unity, integrity and excellence amongst African Americans. It provides a platform for multi-sectors of the community to come together and celebrate our heritage, talents and accomplishments, while also honoring our ancestors on this special day.

The legendary Harlem, NY was selected as the location for the parade due to its large representation of African Americans and it has been proclaimed the Black capital of America. AADP is classified as a national parade and has the widest cross-section of African American organizations in the country. It is our mission to continuously provide motivating environments that inspire African Americans to visualize greatness, emulate positivity and achieve higher goals.