CELEBRATING OUR TEN-YEAR ANNIVERSARY BY COMMEMORATING AMERICA'S NEWEST HOLIDAY!
REPARATIONS OVER EVERYTHING!
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Meet our Celebrity Grand Marshal and Senior Elder Mr. Lou Gossett Jr.
Lou Gossett 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 |
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.
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.
2023 PARADE LINE UP (On Capitol Street and Memorial Drive)
Holiday Parade Date: Saturday, June 18, 2022
Meet up time: 8:30am
Roll out time:12:00noon
OFFICIAL JUNETEENTH ATLANTA
BLACK HISTORY PARADE LINE UP 2022
Parade Title Sponsor: CISCO
SHERIFF DEPARTMENT Lead Car
JUNETEENTH ATLANTA FLOAT
Parade Marshal Oscar-Award-Winner - Louis Gossett Jr.,
Joined by Commissioner Khadijah
Abdur-Rachman, Pastor Jamal Bryant, Chief Magistrate Judge Cassandra Kirk
and State House Representative Meisha Manor
AND Al Bartell
"Atlanta Public Schools APS Power Up Bands”
APS Fine Arts Department, Visual Arts Students of Atlanta Public Schools
ASALH Atlanta Know Thy Self Youth Group
Sashay Dance Team
JJ's Define You Dance
CISCO FLOAT
“B.R.A.A.G Athletics"
Boy Scouts of America
Atlanta Ole Skool Drummers Inc & Black Sequins
West Hunter Street
White Diamonds Dance Team
NATURALLY ISIS
OBC 3-D Youth Ministry (2 Floats)
Black Diamonds dancers
OBC 3-D Youth Ministry (2 Floats)
CBS 46
IHEART RADIO
CREATED-2-PLAY (REIGN)
5678dancenow.inc/ AGD
Fulton Probate Court
Georgia Stars Academy Of Dance Dazzling Gems Majorettes
SISTERLOCKS FLOAT
The Georgia Assembly
JESA Atlanta Chapter
Jen Jordan for AG
Ms. Full-Figured Georgia
Men of Honor
MR. AMAZING FLOAT
ATL STRAIGHT TALK RADIO
DREAM DRILL TEAM INC.
Tractor Jacey | Sabastin City Council
ASK DAD, INC.
Polaris Slingshots
SHEILA MANTIS FLOAT
Precision Auxiliary Corp
Shooting starz of atlanta
Imhotep Academy Warriorettes
Black Nurses Rock Atlanta
JUNETEENTH ATLANTA FLOAT Pastor Troy, Kills and Baby D
Alpha Alpha Gamma Psi Christian Sorority, Inc.
Alpha Kappa Chapter- ATL" Kappa Psi Kappa
"Sir CJ Jaushlin’s Infamous Marching’ White Tigers Drill Team Intl"
Atlanta Skate Culture
Atlanta Glitter Diamonds
"Angelic Pearls Of Atlanta"
Seed & Feed Marching
Marching to Harmony/Atlanta Falcons Mass Band/Altanta
Falcon's Cheeleaders
MS. LIZZY JENKINS ROSEWOOD
"Kappa Epsilon Psi Military Sorority Inc."
Triple Nickle 555 PIA
JJ's Define You Dance
The Black Slate
Miss Juneteenth Georgia
FLOAT
"Baltimore All-Stars Marching unit"
Hinson Security Services
Divine Love Dance
Main Attraction Dance St
Unidos Atlanta
MORRIS BROWN COLLEGE FLOAT
Building Bridges Savannah
Toxic Community Drumline
After 12 Fashions
BirdLady Cares Inc 501c3
Equinest Healing
CHEYNEY UNIVERSITY FLOAT
Atlanta Junkanoo Group
DEMI's Dance Studio
"A' Leanah Marie Dance Company"
HOPE Hustlers Atlanta
Imhotep Academy Warrioret
ICE Dance Company
POSITIVE IMPACT HEALTH
"Royal DOLLZ & GENTZ DRILL TEAM"
Pyl dance crew
"Vibez & Vision Mas Band - Individual Masquerader"
SSA
"Amazon ATL2 Amazon MGE1/7" #1
"Amazon ATL2 Amazon MGE1/7" #2
The Black Slate
GREEN LIGHT
Jonesboro Majestic Marching Cardnals
A.I.A.P.A Co.
Royalty Dance Company
Black Achievement Fund
Studio Blaq Dance
Calabash Alley Mas
McCoy Lodge #181
STREET GROOMERS FLOAT
Progressive Insurance
King Cyrus Lodge #1
After 12 Fashions
KIPP ATLANTA BAND
HOPE Hustlers Atlanta
ATLChapterTuskegeeAirmen
Family Treasures/YDTMTD
Ruff Ryders
Full EFX LLC
Jeep City
Low Riders Georgia
"334 SSR Raiders4Life Alabama"
City County lifestyle
Georgia Cowboys and Girls
Atlanta Saddle Club Association
BLACK HISTORY PARADE LINE UP 2022
Parade Title Sponsor: CISCO
SHERIFF DEPARTMENT Lead Car
JUNETEENTH ATLANTA FLOAT
Parade Marshal Oscar-Award-Winner - Louis Gossett Jr.,
Joined by Commissioner Khadijah
Abdur-Rachman, Pastor Jamal Bryant, Chief Magistrate Judge Cassandra Kirk
and State House Representative Meisha Manor
AND Al Bartell
"Atlanta Public Schools APS Power Up Bands”
APS Fine Arts Department, Visual Arts Students of Atlanta Public Schools
ASALH Atlanta Know Thy Self Youth Group
Sashay Dance Team
JJ's Define You Dance
CISCO FLOAT
“B.R.A.A.G Athletics"
Boy Scouts of America
Atlanta Ole Skool Drummers Inc & Black Sequins
West Hunter Street
White Diamonds Dance Team
NATURALLY ISIS
OBC 3-D Youth Ministry (2 Floats)
Black Diamonds dancers
OBC 3-D Youth Ministry (2 Floats)
CBS 46
IHEART RADIO
CREATED-2-PLAY (REIGN)
5678dancenow.inc/ AGD
Fulton Probate Court
Georgia Stars Academy Of Dance Dazzling Gems Majorettes
SISTERLOCKS FLOAT
The Georgia Assembly
JESA Atlanta Chapter
Jen Jordan for AG
Ms. Full-Figured Georgia
Men of Honor
MR. AMAZING FLOAT
ATL STRAIGHT TALK RADIO
DREAM DRILL TEAM INC.
Tractor Jacey | Sabastin City Council
ASK DAD, INC.
Polaris Slingshots
SHEILA MANTIS FLOAT
Precision Auxiliary Corp
Shooting starz of atlanta
Imhotep Academy Warriorettes
Black Nurses Rock Atlanta
JUNETEENTH ATLANTA FLOAT Pastor Troy, Kills and Baby D
Alpha Alpha Gamma Psi Christian Sorority, Inc.
Alpha Kappa Chapter- ATL" Kappa Psi Kappa
"Sir CJ Jaushlin’s Infamous Marching’ White Tigers Drill Team Intl"
Atlanta Skate Culture
Atlanta Glitter Diamonds
"Angelic Pearls Of Atlanta"
Seed & Feed Marching
Marching to Harmony/Atlanta Falcons Mass Band/Altanta
Falcon's Cheeleaders
MS. LIZZY JENKINS ROSEWOOD
"Kappa Epsilon Psi Military Sorority Inc."
Triple Nickle 555 PIA
JJ's Define You Dance
The Black Slate
Miss Juneteenth Georgia
FLOAT
"Baltimore All-Stars Marching unit"
Hinson Security Services
Divine Love Dance
Main Attraction Dance St
Unidos Atlanta
MORRIS BROWN COLLEGE FLOAT
Building Bridges Savannah
Toxic Community Drumline
After 12 Fashions
BirdLady Cares Inc 501c3
Equinest Healing
CHEYNEY UNIVERSITY FLOAT
Atlanta Junkanoo Group
DEMI's Dance Studio
"A' Leanah Marie Dance Company"
HOPE Hustlers Atlanta
Imhotep Academy Warrioret
ICE Dance Company
POSITIVE IMPACT HEALTH
"Royal DOLLZ & GENTZ DRILL TEAM"
Pyl dance crew
"Vibez & Vision Mas Band - Individual Masquerader"
SSA
"Amazon ATL2 Amazon MGE1/7" #1
"Amazon ATL2 Amazon MGE1/7" #2
The Black Slate
GREEN LIGHT
Jonesboro Majestic Marching Cardnals
A.I.A.P.A Co.
Royalty Dance Company
Black Achievement Fund
Studio Blaq Dance
Calabash Alley Mas
McCoy Lodge #181
STREET GROOMERS FLOAT
Progressive Insurance
King Cyrus Lodge #1
After 12 Fashions
KIPP ATLANTA BAND
HOPE Hustlers Atlanta
ATLChapterTuskegeeAirmen
Family Treasures/YDTMTD
Ruff Ryders
Full EFX LLC
Jeep City
Low Riders Georgia
"334 SSR Raiders4Life Alabama"
City County lifestyle
Georgia Cowboys and Girls
Atlanta Saddle Club Association
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.
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.
PARADE CHECK IN AND LINE UP LOCATION MAP 2022
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 in between Connally Street and King Street. 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!
(see map)
For parade check in look for the 10 x10 tent on Memorial Drive in between Connally Street and King Street. 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!
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!
Forget about parking Take Marta, Take Street Car!
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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.
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.