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The first African-American Day Parade was in 1969, and it is notable today for being the largest black parade in the United States. The parade's purpose is to highlight and celebrate African-American people and their achievements and to encourage them to continue striving toward their goals. Grand marshals have included Denzel Washington, Spike Lee, Shirley Chisolm and Ruby Dee. As a national parade, it includes bands and organizations from a number of different states. Book today to put yourself close to this parade!