What to know about the 2025 African American Day Parade in Harlem

NEW YORK (WABC) — The African American Day Parade (AADP) will take to the streets in Harlem once again in a celebration of Black culture, heritage and excellence.

This year marks the 56th anniversary of the parade, which will take place along Adam Clayton Powell Jr. Boulevard between 111th and 137th streets on Sunday, September 21.

WABC-TV Channel 7 is a proud sponsor of the parade, and will stream the event live on abc7NY.com, our mobile and connected TV apps, and on our social media pages (Facebook, YouTube and TikTok) starting at 1 p.m. on Sunday.

The theme of this year’s parade is “Education is Our #1 Priority,” and will honor those who help uplift and empower the community through learning.

Among those being recognized include our very own Eyewitness News anchor Sandra Bookman, who will serve as one of the parade’s grand marshals.

Read more about this year’s honorees here.

Ahead of the event, Bookman spoke with Parade Chairman Yusuf Hasan and fellow Grand Marshal Dr. Bob Lee on an episode of Here and Now:

On the day before the parade, the AADP team will host its third annual “Get Involved” Community Literacy, Health & Celebration of Culture event. Festivities will take place in the plaza of the Adam Clayton Powell Jr. State Office Building on West 125th Street.

You can find more information about AADP’s story and this year’s festivities on the African American Day Parade website.

Re-watch the 2024 African American Day Parade below:

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