NYC's African American Day Parade: This Year's Route, Grand Marshals, and More

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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