Clear your weekend schedule–the annual African American Day Parade (AADP) is heading to Manhattan this Sunday, September 20, 2026 to celebrate Black culture, heritage, and excellence.
Founded during the Civil Rights Movement in 1968–with the inaugural procession in September 1969–the event stands as one of the longest-running and most historicAfrican American parades in the country.
If you’re looking for top-tier NYC weekend events, this massive celebration brings hundreds of thousands of spectators to the heart of Harlem.
What to Expect at the 2026 African American Day Parade
Operating under the 2026 theme “Good Businesses Sustain Our Future,” the parade will march down Adam Clayton Powell Jr. Blvd (formerly Seventh Avenue, known historically as the heart of the Harlem Renaissance) between 111th and 138th Streets…