30th Anniversary of the Black History Celebration including the Famous Black History Parade
Theme: "WE ARE BLACK HISTORY"
Colors: GREEN, RED, ORANGE, BLACK
You can follow along & stay up-to-date with all of the behind the scenes and planning of this historic event by watching "Projects." Here's the link to Episode 2, "F... Black History": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YQMaEpvLS84. Please share this link with as many people possible. We hope you enjoy!
Schedule of Events: 8:00am - 10:00am- Shirt(s) Pick-up at Vernon Dahmer Park
11:00am- Vendors Set-Up at Vernon Dahmer Park
11:45am- Parade participants begin lining-up in front of Martin Luther King Church
12:00 Noon- Public gathers along Martin Luther King Ave by the 1,000's. Roads being blocked off.
1:00pm- 1st Warning of Parade Kickoff
1:15pm- 2nd Warning of Parade Kickoff
1:25pm-Final Warning of Parade Kickoff
1:30pm- Parade starts down Martin Luther King Ave into the back of Vernon Dahmer Park.
3:30pm- Celebration begins at Vernon Dahmer Park immediately after parade.
Parade Route: The parade begins in front of Martin Luther King Church, marches down Martin Luther King Ave, turns right onto JC Killingsworth Ave, then takes a left onto Highland Ave marching into the back of the historic Vernon Dahmer Park, (1000 Country Club Rd, Hattiesburg MS,)where 'The Celebration' will begin immediately after the parade.
The Celebration: The Celebration include sports tournaments, battle of the bands, award show, guest speakers, live entertainment on stage, and conclude with a fireworks show for community.
There is no cost to be apart of the parade. Just simply sign up. Make your group as big as you want, as loud as you want, and remember, through as much candy and beads as you want.