Sunday, September 27, 2009 - Events

THIRD ANNUAL AFRICAN DAY PARADE AND FESTIVAL
Sep 27, 2009 from 7:00am to 3:00pm EDT
Location: Adam Clayton Powell Jr. Blvd (7th Ave), from 126th St to 116th St, Harlem, NYC
Description: Third Annual African Day Parade and FestivalSunday September 27th, 2009 11:00AMTheme: Family, Hope and ChangeHarlem, NYC54 Countries. One Continent plus theThe Diaspora representing the 6th Region of the African Union. One People.Parade starts at 126th Street and 8th Avenue (Frederick Douglass), on to and down 7th Avenue (Adam Clayton Powell Jr) to 116th Street, past the Reviewing Stands between 7th and 8th Avenues, and on to Morningside Park and 114th StreetPARADE: 11:00AM to 3:00PMFESTIVAL: 4:00PM to 7:00PM in Morningside ParkMUSIC AND DANCE GROUPSAll Pan-African communities, social and cultural organizations are encouraged to participate in this celebration, as we come together in full force, show our unity, and use this unique opportunity to share our cultures and traditions.Bring your masks, traditional outfits and accessories, musical instruments, associations, your religious and other groups, your schools, scouts, steppers, drummers, dancers and bands.To participate or volunteer
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