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].

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Did you register for this year’s Parade?Participating both Saturday & Sunday?Requesting a Float?Questions about block li...
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Did you register for this year’s Parade?

Participating both Saturday & Sunday?

Requesting a Float?

Questions about block lineup?

Please have 1-2 representatives join AADP’s 2nd Participant Zoom Meeting next Thursday, July 17th @ 6:30PM! Important information about both Saturday & Sunday!

See you on Zoom!! https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82768053757?pwd=Ht61ghECWRuLvoptRcxkl2EfOcgINt.1

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Frederick Douglass, born into slavery, escaped to become one of the most powerful voices in American history.

He published “Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass” and delivered his powerful speech, “What to the Slave Is the Fourth of July?”on July 5, 1852.

It boldly challenged America’s hypocrisy while fighting for freedom, equality, and women’s rights.

Pictured is a statue of him in Harlem is located Frederick Douglass Circle, 110th Street & Eighth Avenue near Central Park!

Sculptor Gabriel Koren; Memorial Circle Design and Water Wall Designed by artist Algernon Miller

 



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Honoring a fearless journalist, editor, and civil rights trailblazer who used her voice to fight racism and demand justice.

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As editor of The Kansas City Call, she spent over 70 years holding power accountable and amplifying Black voices.

💥 Her legacy lives on in journalism, education, and the continued fight for equity.

📅 Recognized every July 1st in Missouri.



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We had our first in-person volunteer meeting yesterday, and it was a great success! Our chairman gave an updated report, and each member of the committee spoke to the group.

We’re excited to gear up for this year’s parade. If you or anyone you know would like to volunteer, please plan to attend all the meetings listed on the first slide. We look forward to having you with us. Please help spread the word!

AADP Weekend is September 20th and 21st!!!








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Congressman
Charles B. Rangel

The family of retired Congressman Charles B. Rangel announced on May 31st a series of activities to honor his remarkable life and legacy leading up to his funeral service at St. Patrick’s Cathedral. Congressman Rangel, a steadfast champion for Harlem and the nation, as well as a distinguished figure in American politics, will be memorialized in the coming days, with opportunities for the public to pay their respects.

LYING IN REPOSE
June 9 & June 10, 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Congressman Rangel will lie in repose at St. Aloysius Church. Members of the public, especially his beloved Harlem community, are invited to visit the Church to pay their respects.

LYING IN STATE
City Hall, New York, NY
June 11 & June 12

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FUNERAL SERVICE (Mass)
June 13, 9:45 AM

Originally planned as a private service, this Mass is open to the public at St. Patrick’s Cathedral, celebrating the life of Congressman Rangel. Seating will be limited, but the public is welcome to join the family in remembering a leader who dedicated his life to service.

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Our Parade Weekend is Saturday September 20th and Sunday September 21st 2025 in Harlem,NY!







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Join us for the 2025 Juneteenth Flag Raising Ceremony — presented by the African American Coalition and the NYC Mayor’s Community Affairs Unit — as we honor our history, celebrate our freedom, and raise the Juneteenth flag high over New York City!

📍 Bowling Green Square, Lower Manhattan
📍 Broadway & Whitehall Street, NY, NY 10004 (next to the Wall Street Bull)
🗓️ Monday, June 2, 2025
🕚 11:00 AM – 1:30 PM

🎤 Featuring:
✨ Cultural performances
🗣️ Powerful speakers
🪘 Live drummers
📚 Educational reflections
🎶 “Lift Every Voice and Sing” performance
🎉 And the official raising of the Juneteenth flag!

👕 Dress Code: Wear traditional African attire OR red, white & blue in unity with our heritage and history.

“A moment of power and pride!” 🏳️




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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.