The 55th annual African American Day Parade in New York City: What to know

NEW YORK (WABC) — The African American Day Parade (AADP) will take to the streets in Harlem next Sunday in a celebration of Black culture and excellence. On September 15, marchers and spectators together will celebrate the 55th anniversary of the parade, which will run along Adam Clayton Powell Jr. Boulevard between 111th Street and 137th Street. ABC 7 New York is a proud sponsor of the African American Day Parade, and will stream the event live on abc7NY.com, our mobile and connected TV apps, and on YouTube. A pre-parade show will start at 11:00 a.m. on the historic 125th Street. A ribbon cutting and the parade will follow at 12:30 p.m. The highlight of the parade will be watching participants as they host their specialized performances in front of the viewing stand at the Adam Clayton Powell Jr. State Office Building on 125th Street. The theme of this year’s parade is “Good Leaders = Good Government… Vote,” and will honor those who have made key contributions to the African American community through their work in politics and government. Several public officials will serve as grand marshals for the parade, including New York Attorney General Letitia James, New York Lt....