Overview: The 46th annual Riverside Black History Parade & Expo will take place on February 14, 2026, featuring a lively parade with drill teams, dance crews, classic cars, and live performances, ending at the historic Riverside County Courthouse. The Expo will offer award-winning food, diverse vendors, and community exhibits. The event is organized by the Adrian Dell & Carmen Roberts Foundation, which showcases the Inland Empire’s rich cultural diversity with colorful, inspiring, and authentic cultural activities throughout the year.
Ellen Perrault
Co-Marshals for The 46th annual Riverside Black History Parade are Tony Thurmond, state superintendent of schools and candidate for Governor; Eric Bishop, Ed.D., interim president of Riverside City College; Robert Shields, interim dean, Dr. Robert K. Jabs School of Business at California Baptist University; Edwin Gomez, Ed.D., Riverside County Superintendent of Schools; Dr. Don Ajené Wilcoxson, Black Distinguished Professor Emeritus of Riverside City College; and Dr. Sonia Llamas, Superintendent of the Riverside Unified School District…