"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 University; Dr. Martin Lamelle Jr., president of Grambling State University; and Dr. Patrice Ramsey, president of Medgar Evers College. Additional grand marshals include Sandra Bookman, anchor of Eyewitness News on ABC7/WABC-TV;"
Thousands of revelers gathered in Harlem for the 56th Annual African American Day Parade along Adam Clayton Powell Jr. Boulevard from 111th Street to 137th Street. Marching bands, community organizations, performance groups, floats, fraternities and sororities, civil servants, celebrities, and public leaders participated. The event was live-streamed by WABC 7. The theme, "Education is Our #1 Priority", emphasized civic engagement and the importance of educational leadership. Parade officials honored college presidents from HBCUs as well as local principals and education leaders for their contributions to the African American community. The celebration also included a community literacy, health, and culture event offering free books and resources.
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