53rd Annual African American Day Parade

Sunday September 18, 2022

Adam Clayton Powell Jr. Blvd (111th st- 137th st)

Harlem, NY— The African American Day Parade, Inc. (AADP), one of the largest and oldest parades of Black American culture is gearing up for registration for the 53rd Annual African American Day Parade. This year’s parade is themed “Good Health is Essential”, as we honor those and their contributions in the health field. It will take place Sunday, September 18, 2022 on Adam Clayton Powell Jr. Blvd. We are taking all safety precautions as well as monitoring NYC’s COVID 19 guidelines and restrictions. The 53rd annual parade will honor 3-4 health officials as Grand Marshals. In addition, 3 phenomenal leaders will be honored as Marshals and an additional 2 will be honored as the 2022 recipients of our Theresa Freeman Community Service Award. This celebration will include community based organizations, marching bands, floats and so much more!

About the African American Day Parade, Inc.

The mission of the AADP is to highlight African American culture, heritage and unity; showcase the best and brightest of the African American community and commemorate the legacy of African American ancestry. The AADP focuses on five basic components that help to strengthen the community: Business, Education, Health, Politics/Government & Arts/Culture. Each year AADP chooses one of these areas as the parade theme and invites those that have contributed to that field to act as our Grand Marshals, Marshals, & Honorary Guests. The 2022 theme is Health.