Summary:
The African American Day Parade will be held in Harlem on Sunday with the theme "Good Leaders = Good Government."
The parade runs along Adam Clayton Powell Jr. Boulevard (7th Avenue) from 11th to 137th Streets.
Senator Cordell Cleare will serve as a Grand Marshall.
The parade begins at 12:30 PM and ends at 6:00 PM.
NYC's African American Day Parade: Celebrating History and Resilience in Harlem
Get ready for a vibrant celebration of African American culture and history in Harlem! The African American Day Parade will take place on Sunday, starting at 12:30 PM and ending at 6:00 PM. This year's theme is "Good Leaders = Good Government."
The parade will travel along Adam Clayton Powell Jr. Boulevard (7th Avenue) from 11th to 137th Streets. Senator Cordell Cleare will serve as a Grand Marshall, representing the parade's commitment to community leadership and progress.
Other notable attendees include:
- Attorney General Letitia James
- New York Governor Kathy Hochul
- Mayor Eric Adams
- New York City Council Speaker Adrienne Adams
- City Councilman Yusef Salaam
The parade, dating back to 1969, is a testament to the strength and resilience of the African American community. This year, it promises to be a powerful display of cultural pride and a celebration of good leadership.
Street Closures:
- Adam Clayton Powell Jr. Boulevard between West 110th Street and West 114th Street
- West 110th Street – West 115th Street between Frederick Douglass Boulevard and Lenox Avenue
- St. Nicholas Avenue between West 113th Street and West 114th Street
- Adam Clayton Powell Jr. Boulevard between West 111th Street and West 136th Street
- Adam Clayton Powell Jr. Boulevard between West 136th Street and West 142nd Street
- West 135th Street – West 137th Street between Adam Clayton Powell Jr. Boulevard and Lenox Avenue
- Lenox Avenue between West 136th Street and West 139th Street
- West 126th Street between Lenox Avenue and Fredrick Douglass Boulevard
- West 125th Street between Lenox Avenue and Fredrick Douglass Boulevard
- Fredrick Douglass Boulevard between West 127th Street and West 128th Street
- Lenox Avenue between West 132nd Street and West 133rd Street
- Lenox Avenue between West 136th Street and West 140th Street
- St. Nicholas Avenue between Adam Clayton Powell Boulevard and West 115th Street
For more information on this year's parade, visit the African American Day Parade website.
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