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NEW YORK (WABC) — The African American Day Parade (AADP) took to the streets in Harlem once again on Sunday in a celebration of Black culture, heritage and excellence.
This year marked the 56th anniversary of the parade, which took place along Adam Clayton Powell Jr. Boulevard between 111th and 137th streets.
WABC-TV Channel 7 was a proud sponsor of the parade, and streamed the event live. You can re-watch this year’s parade below:
The theme of this year’s parade was “Education is Our #1 Priority,” and will honor those who help uplift and empower the community through learning.
Among those being recognized included our very own Eyewitness News anchor Sandra Bookman, who will serve as one of the parade’s grand marshals.
Read more about this year’s honorees here.
Ahead of the event, Bookman spoke with Parade Chairman Yusuf Hasan and fellow Grand Marshal Dr. Bob Lee on an episode of Here and Now:
Chairman Yusuf Hasan and Grand Marshal Dr. Bob Lee join Here and Now to discuss the upcoming 56th annual African American Day Parade.
On the day before the parade, the AADP team hosted its third annual “Get Involved” Community Literacy, Health & Celebration of Culture event. Festivities will take place in the plaza of the Adam Clayton Powell Jr. State Office Building on West 125th Street.
You can find more information about AADP’s story and this year’s festivities on the African American Day Parade website.
Re-watch the 2024 African American Day Parade below:
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