African Day Parade | Unity in Harlem [2013]
4,868 views · Published 15 October 2013 · 6:13 · Indexed 14 November 2026
Channel: SaharaTV · 2013 · News & Politics
The 7th African Day Parade, kicked off at 12pm on September 22nd 2013 from 135th St along Malcolm X Blvd and ending at 122nd St, in New York City. This was followed by a festival at Marcus Garvey Park in East Harlem, NY where over 50 groups participated. For the first time countries like Morocco, South Africa, Kenya, Uganda and many others joined in the march, breaking the tradition of West African Francophone countries being the dominant group attending. This years theme emphasized unity and commemorated the AU's 50th Anniversary. Guests at the Parade and Festival included New York state Senator, Bill Perkins and the parades official host, hollywood actor, Gbenga Akinnagbe, who proudly represented Nigeria.
