Thousands of revelers gathered in Harlem on Sunday for the 56th Annual African American Day Parade (AADP).

The parade route stretched along Adam Clayton Powell Jr. Boulevard from 111th Street to 137th Street, featuring marching bands, community organizations, performance groups, floats, fraternities and sororities, civil servants, celebrities, and public leaders. The event was live-streamed by WABC 7.

This year’s theme—“Education is Our #1 Priority”—highlighted the importance of civic engagement. Parade officials honored college presidents from historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs), local principals and education leaders who have made significant contributions to the African American community.

Among the grand marshals was Dr. Tony Allen, president of Delaware State Unive

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