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CELEBRATING 11 YEARS OF COMMEMORATING AMERICA'S NEWEST HOLIDAY! JUNETEENTH
ATTENTION ALL FAMILIES OF GEORGIA COME OUT FOR THE 1000 FAMILY MARCH FOR HUMAN RIGHTS!

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REPARATIONS OVER EVERYTHING!

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Meet our Celebrity Grand Marshal and Senior Elder Mr. Lou Gossett Jr.
Lou Gossett Louis Gossett Jr. is one of the most respected and beloved actors on stage, screen and television and is also an accomplished writer, producer and director. Off-screen he is a social activist, educator and author dedicated to enriching the lives of others. Gossett was the first African-American to win the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his unforgettable performance as drill Sergeant Emil Foley in "An Officer and a Gentleman." Among his other awards are an Emmy for Outstanding Lead Actor for his portrayal of Fiddler in the groundbreaking ABC series "Roots," a Golden Globe for Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role for "The Josephine Baker Story" and a Golden Globe for "An Officer and a Gentleman." He has been nominated for seven Primetime Emmy Awards, 

three Golden Globes, one Academy Award, five Images Awards, two Daytime Emmy Awards and in 1992 received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Gossett has also received numerous other honors throughout his illustrious career. His film debut was in the 1961 classic movie "A Raisin in the Sun" with Sidney Poitier. Other film credits include "The Deep," "Blue Chips," "Daddy's Little Girls," Tyler Perry's "Why Did I Get Married Too," "Firewalker," "Jaws-3D," "Enemy Mine" and "Iron Eagle" 1-4, among many others. Television credits include "Extant," "Madam Secretary," "Boardwalk Empire," "Family Guy" and "ER," among dozens of others. Gossett is the author of the bestselling autobiography "An Actor and a Gentleman," in which he chronicles the challenges and triumphs of his 50+ year career. Gossett is recognized as much for his humanitarian efforts as he is for his accomplishments as an actor. In 2006, Gossett founded The Eracism Foundation which is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to eradicating racism. The foundation provides young adults with tools to live a racially diverse and culturally inclusive life. Programs focus on fostering cultural diversity, historical enrichment, education and anti-violence initiatives. Gossett was born in Brooklyn and made his stage debut when he was 17 in "Take a Giant Step," which was selected as one of the 10 best Broadway shows of 1953 by The New York Times. Lou is currently the Chief Elder and the Honorary Chair of Juneteenth Atlanta Parade & Music Festival, One of the largest Juneteenth Festivals in the world held annually in Atlanta Georgia at Centennial Olympic Park. ​

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KHADIJAH ABDUR-RAHMAN
FULTON COUNTY COMMISSIONER DISTRICT 6 ​
​Khadijah Abdur-Rahman is the Fulton County Commissioner for District 6, popularly known as “The Mighty6” commission district. “Commissioner Khadijah,” a business owner and community advocate, was elected overwhelmingly by the people of Southwest Atlanta and the communities in South Fulton County in November 2020. She secured the seat after a record-setting victory in the June 2020 Democratic Primary—winning by 16 points. She also made history by becoming the first Muslim woman elected in Georgia. Upon taking office in January 2021, Khadijah filled the post of her mentor, the late Commissioner Emma I. Darnell, who held the seat for nearly 30 years before dying in office in May 2019. Khadijah’s priorities include public safety and criminal justice reform including reducing juvenile delinquency;  senior services and youth programs; environmental justice; public health; economic development and entrepreneurism; and arts and cultural programming. A community leader for years, Khadijah serves on the board of directors of Atlanta Legal Aid Society; is fundraising chairperson at Humanitarian Relief Inc., a faith-based program that feeds homeless and needy persons; is past board member of the Fulton County Council on Aging; and has been a longtime volunteer with the C.T. Martin Youth Fest. ​

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Holiday Parade Date: Saturday, June 15, 2024
​Meet up time: 8:30am-11:30am On Capitol Street and Memorial Drive 
Roll out time:12:00noon 

For parade check in go to Memorial Drive off Capitol Avenue. After checking in, you will be directed to your pre-lineup area.  
The line up for parade floats starts at 8:30am. Regular set up starts at 9:30am
Parade starts at 12 Noon on the dot. No delays! 

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2023 PARADE LINE UP 

​FULTON COUNTY SHERIFF DEPARTMENT Lead Car
 
La Femme TTG MC ATL Bikes 10 Motorcycles
 
Parade Marshalls Oscar-Award-Winner - Louis Gossett Jr 
 
X MARKS THE SPOT 3 WHEELERS 25-35
CISCO FLOAT* PARADE TITLE SPONSOR

COMMISSIONER KHADIJAH ABDUR-RACHMAN Car  
(1.) FLOAT 

Chief Magistrate Judge Cassandra Kirk - Car
State House Representative Meisha Manor - Car
The Georgia Legislative Black Caucus - Car plus walkers
ATLANTA OL SKOOL DRUMMERS INC  

1000 FAMILY MARCH FOR HUMAN RIGHTS, SOCIAL JUSTICE, JUDICIAL REFORM, REPARATIONS, WORLD PEACE
Naacp, Attorney Gerald Griggs Leader
Street Groomers -Walkers
Say Their Names -Walkers
Save The Youth -Walkers
AP Sisters -Social Justice
ACLU of Georgia
​African American Accident Attorneys: Legal Champs 

​SEED & FEED MARCHING ABOMINABLE BAND

CHEYNEY UNIVERSITY ​
KROGERS VAN VEHICLE
FULTON COUNTY ARTS VAN AND CAR
Showtime Studios

(2) JAY'S TENNIS KIDS FLOAT 
All Star Panterettes
Party For Socialism
Black Slatel INC
Black Diamonds Dancers*
Most Worshipful Albert Howard Grand Lodge of Ga King Cyrus Lodge #1 and St. John Lodge #7

Malcolm X Grassroots Movement
New Afrikan Scouts
Tuskegee AirmenPlus -Side Learning, 
Montford Point Marines Atlanta Chapter 5
Jamaican X Soldiers Association ATL Chapter LLC 
Nya Fiya individual Caribbean Carnival Costume

UNIDOS ATLANTA ESCOLA DE SAMBA CAR

​New Black Panthers 
Miss Juneteenth Georgia  2 Trucks, 5 Cars
Miss Juneteenth Atlanta
Miss Jubilee And Little Miss Juneteenth
​The Daughters Of Juneteenth
Ms Juneteenth Georgia Family & Supporters 30 Walkers, 
Foundation For Universal Culture
BRAAG
EXTRAVAGANZA MARCHING UNIT NWO

(3) YOUNG DRO FLOAT JUNETEENTH ATLANTA
Nabbar Temple #128 Lamario Primas
Ambassador Sir Cj Jaushlin And The Drill Team Era 
V124P Theatre Group 
PANAMANIAN BAND

NEW BLACK WALL STREET
​Luminescnce Dance Team
Black Achievement Fund
Make-It-Click
​Soul Divine Wellness Hula-hoop
Royalty Dance factory
Touch of Class Twirlers and Dancers Plus Car
TOXIC COMMUNITY DRUMLINE

4) SHEILA MANTS BIRTHDAY FLOAT
Wolf Pack
District 4 Councilman Jaceey Sebastien
Polaris Slingshots
Makeda Grand Chapter 
Divine Attraction Dance Team

ATLANTA POWER UP BAND

Royalty fierce elite
Black Dad Gang
Royal Dollz & Gentz Drill Team
Dick’s Sporting Goods 
Dance Ethics Studio
 
(5) YOUNG PRODOGY'S FLOAT    
Brand My Campaign 20 people Reparations T-shirts 
The X for Boys
Silent Killaz Dance Team
Kickin It Wit Da Kidz - 4 Car Convoy

(6) AMAZON FLOAT 
Bird Lady Cares Inc
Diamondtime Dance Team
McCowan Family Reunion
Main Attraction Dance
40+ Double Dutch Club 
 
(7) AMAZON FLOAT 
National Association of Black Physical Therapist 
Kipp Vision Primary
Kipp Step Teams 
KIPP MARCHING BAND

LOW RIDERS CAR CLUB
​Fierce Elite Academy of Dance
Miss Black International Ambassador Scholarship Pageant
McCowan Family Reunion 30P
Goddess GXNG Nardos Endale
Miss Georgia Ultimate United States
​Tiny Miss Juneteenth
USOA Teen Georgia
USOA Miss Georgia
GEORGIA SKATERS
Bright Futures Cheer Squad
MARCHING TO HARMONY BAND
 
(9) IMAN FLOAT* {14}
Mosque #15 Drill Teams F
Mosque #15 Drill Team M
​Mosque #15 Drill Teams FOI
The Black Slatel Inc.
The Crown Jewelz
Ms. Black Southeast International Ambassador
Miss Georgia Ultimate US
CALABASH ALLEY MAS BAND
 
(8) RESTORE LIFE GAPSTARS
Girls Trip Travel Group
Precious Ones Marching Angles
Penske Truck Leasing
FREE AT LAST BAIL BONDS
WIGO 1570 AM
Battle Slam 5 Vehicles  Wrestlers
Makeda Chapter Order of Eastern Stars
Dazzling Dolls
National Association of Black Physical Therapist of Ga

(9) RUFF RYDERS FLOAT
Gulch Supporters Atl, Inc
Gems of Georgia Day
HT Ashe Foundation
Souldivine Wellness & Creations
 
JEEP CITY 
CHOSEN FEW CORVETTES
Cowboys and Girls of Georgia
Atlanta Saddle Club Association 
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Parade Lineup Information and maps

Parade Float Line Up 8:30am
Float Design Time
Parade float line up complete 9:30am
Float Design Time
Parade entry check in 9:30am
Float Design Time
Parade Line up starts10:00am
Car Club Pull up 11:00 am 
Parade position check 11:00-11:40 noon
Parade start time 12:00-noon on the dot
Parade distance 1.5 miles
​For the complete walk around Centennial Olympic Park equals 1.5 miles. There are options for walking/marching participants to disband on arrival at Centennial Olympic Park or for those who desire to continue walking/marching along with the parade floats that will continue around Centennial Park and disband back on the entry street. Centennial Olympic Park as illustrated on the map.
REMEMBER: After the parade we have the full festival going on at Centennial Olympic Park. Invite all your friends and family to spend the 
​weekend with us, June 16-18, 2023 at Centennial Olympic Park. Let's do this team!

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PARADE CHECK IN AND LINE UP  LOCATION MAP 2023 ​

Parade line up and check in is located at the intersection of Memorial Drive between Connnally Street SE and King Street.
​(see map)
For parade check in look for the 10 x10 tent on Memorial Drive near Capitol Avenue. After checking in, you will be directed to your pre-lineup area.  
The line up for parade floats starts at 8:30am. Regular set up starts at 9:30am Parade stars at 12 Noon on the dot. No delays! 

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2022 PARADE ROUTE

The parade will start at 228 Capitol Ave SW, at the Liberty plaza, across the street from our state Capitol building. The parade will move up Capitol Ave to Decatur Street and make a left turn onto Decatur Street, Decatur  Street turns into Marietta Street and continues down Marietta Street to Baker Street, Makes a right turn on Baker Street, and makes a right turn on Centennial Olympic Park Drive and concludes at Centennial Olympic Park. SEE MAP!

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PARKING AND TRANSPORTATION
Best plan:
1.Take Marta to the line up location: 
2. Get dropped off at the line up position! 
3. Vehicles that are not in the parade should not come into the lineup area
If riding with a driver have the driver drop you off and park at parade end area.

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