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Harlem honors the Apollo before its big parade
A week out from the African American Day Parade, Harlem gathered at the Schomburg Center to hand the Apollo Theater its plaque.
In brief
A week out from the African American Day Parade, Harlem gathered at the Schomburg Center to hand the Apollo Theater its plaque. The African American Day Parade runs Sept. 20 from 12:30 to 6 p.m. in Harlem, with a live stream on abc7NY. Originally reported by ABC7 New York.
One week to go
Harlem is less than a week out from the African American Day Parade, and the build-up has already started on the streets uptown.
A preview at the Schomburg
The Schomburg Center hosted a Saturday night preview event, the warm-up act for the main parade weekend.
The marshals talk first
This year's parade marshals sat for a discussion with the crowd before any floats rolled anywhere.
A plaque for the Apollo
The Apollo Theater is an honoree at this year's parade, and it collected its plaque at the preview event.
Why the parade matters
Chairman Yusuf Hasan framed the day as a gathering point for the whole community, not just a procession.
“This parade brings us together. We shine the light on the brightest and the best of our community.”
Mark your calendar
Festivities open Sept. 19 and the main event runs Sept. 20, 12:30 to 6 p.m. ABC7 is a community partner and streams it live from 12:30.
The key point
The African American Day Parade runs Sept. 20 from 12:30 to 6 p.m. in Harlem, with a live stream on abc7NY.
