IMPORTANT THINGS TO KNOW WHEN PARTICIPATING IN THE PARADE:
- This parade is televised from start to finish.
- All parade entries should have a Parade Banner letting the audience and televised viewers know who you are.
- If you are a walking or a marching group you should consider having a music component added to your presentation and also consider having a mega phone to make announcement and communicate out loud during the parade.
- Make a lot of noise about what or who you are representing in the parad
LINE UP ON JACKSON STREET (By The King Center)
Parade Float Design For Parade Floats 9:30am
Parade entry check in and line up 9:45am
Parade position check 11:00-11:40 noon
Parade start time 12:00-Noon on the dot
Parade distance 1.8 miles
Parade Float Design For Parade Floats 9:30am
Parade entry check in and line up 9:45am
Parade position check 11:00-11:40 noon
Parade start time 12:00-Noon on the dot
Parade distance 1.8 miles
CELEBRATING 13 YEARS OF COMMEMORATING AMERICA'S NEWEST HOLIDAY! JUNETEENTH!
ATTENTION ALL FAMILIES OF GEORGIA COME OUT FOR THE 1000 FAMILY MARCH FOR HUMAN RIGHTS, JUSTICE AND FREEDOM FOR ALL!
ATTENTION ALL FAMILIES OF GEORGIA COME OUT FOR THE 1000 FAMILY MARCH FOR HUMAN RIGHTS, JUSTICE AND FREEDOM FOR ALL!
DIS-BANNING THE PARADE:
AT THE END OF THE PARADE HAVE THE WALKING MEMBERS OF YOUR GROUP IMMEDIATELY EXIT THE PARADE ROUTE AND TRAVEL DIRECTLY INTO THE PARK. IF YOU HAVE A DRIVER, MAKE SURE YOUR DRIVERS KNOW THEY CAN NOT STOP THEIR VEHICLES AT THE END OF THE PARADE. ADVISE YOUR DRIVER(S) TO EXIT THE PARADE ROUTE AND TO FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS GIVEN BY THE PARADE ROUTE COORDINATORS AS NOT TO STALL THE PARADE THAT IS STILL IN PROCESS BEHIND YOU.
AT THE END OF THE PARADE HAVE THE WALKING MEMBERS OF YOUR GROUP IMMEDIATELY EXIT THE PARADE ROUTE AND TRAVEL DIRECTLY INTO THE PARK. IF YOU HAVE A DRIVER, MAKE SURE YOUR DRIVERS KNOW THEY CAN NOT STOP THEIR VEHICLES AT THE END OF THE PARADE. ADVISE YOUR DRIVER(S) TO EXIT THE PARADE ROUTE AND TO FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS GIVEN BY THE PARADE ROUTE COORDINATORS AS NOT TO STALL THE PARADE THAT IS STILL IN PROCESS BEHIND YOU.

REPARATIONS OVER EVERYTHING!
The Georgia Black History Parade is dedicated in memory of our beloved Louis Gossett Jr. who was the Honorary Chair and Grad Elder of Juneteenth Atlanta Parade & Music Festival.
Louis Gossett Jr. was one of the most respected and beloved actors on stage, screen and television and was also an accomplished writer, producer and director. Off-screen he was 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.
We are excited to present you with our 2024 Juneteenth Black History Parade line up!
Honorary Lead Parade Marshal: Sheriff Labet
Honorary Lead Parade Marshal: Sheriff Labet
- Parade Gand Marshal: Patsy Jo Hillard Wife of Asa Hillard
- Parade Marshal: Gerome Rolwand Booker T Washington High School Alumni President
- Parade Marshal: Aungelique Proctor Representing Charles Harper, first Principle of Booker T Washington High, Morris Brown Graduate
- Parade Marshal: Wayne Collins, Price High School Athletes Association
- Parade Marshal: Hosea Green President of Alumni Price High School
- Parade Marshal: Bridgette Grant, President Kappa Omega Chapter
- Parade Marshals: Dr. Aundrea Matthews, {National President Buffalo Soldiers}
- Parade Marshals: Dr. Carrie Johnson, President Alumni Zeta Phi Beta
- Parade Marshals:.Col. Dolores Hampton, Queen Mother of Red Hatters Organization
- Raymond Curtis: One Car
- U.S. Army Atlanta Recruiting Battalion
- US Army Drumline
- PARADE TITLE SPONSOR: CISCO TECHNOLOGIES FLOAT
- Montford Point Marines Atlanta Chapter 5
- Atlanta Chapter Tuskegee Airmen, Inc
- The Atlanta Slingshot Community Four side by side
- Nya Fya (individual
- DELTA PSI RHO, SORORITY INC. (60 dressed - up motor cycle)
- Royalty fierce elite of Atl
- JUNETEENTH ATLANTA PARADE FLOAT (1)
- Sick On Skates
- Embrace Your Beauty Skater
- JJ's Define You Dance LLC 40 Music
- Pet Smart DC38 Newman: 20 - 30 People
- Gilbane (17 people walking)
- Dream Drill Team (14 drummers 17 dancers)
- Atl Black Fest
- Jeep City
- Braag Athletics ( 1 vehicle 20 members no music)
- Atlanta Ol Skool Drummers: 30 in Drumline
- Dazz with Jazz: 8 members 1 vehicle no music
- Diamond Time Dance Factory: 21 Steppers, Music Vehicle
- Robert F. Greene Chapter 555th PIA
- RICO WADE FAMILY & FRIENDS TRIBUTE PARADE FLOAT (2) 9324R
- RICO WADE TRIBUTE (Vehicle)
- Nabbar Temple No. 128
- Mystic Knights ATL: 21 Bikes With Music
- AMAZON PARADE FLOAT (3) 130-Z
- The Pink Awards foundation (Cancer awareness walking group)
- Really Royal Dance Team: 40 Dancers
- KC Marching Falcons Drill Team: 30 Marchers and Drummers
- SAY THEIR NAMES PARADE FLOAT (4)
- Justice for Jaylin (classic Car)
- Raynita Snipes -Johnson
- Justice For Jaylin McKenzie Mobile Truck
- AP Sisters/ Phelps Family for Justice 100 Families
- Mesha Mainor Campaign
- STREET GROOMERS Pick Up TRUCK Banner Walkers
- 7 Acts of Change (No music No vehicles 60 people marching)
- Women on the Rise Georgia: 30 Walkers Speaker
- Coffee From Da South: Classic Car
- Elyssa T: Classic Car Music
- The Bicker & Banter Coleman Radio Show: Classic Car
- Mariel Lee: 2004 Ms. North Carolina: Car Music
- BAND SEED & FEED MARCHING ABOMINABLE BAND
- AMAZON PARADE FLOAT (5)
- Diamond Time Dance Factory (21 members 1 vehicle with music)
- PLUS-side Learning, LLC
- Elite Dazzlin Dancerettes (15 dancers 1 vehicle w music)
- Oselogbe Ifa Temple: 2 vehicles, 12 people, African Drummers
- DAVIS BOZEMAN LAW FIRM PARADE FLOAT (6)
- New Afrikan Scouts: Malcolm X Grassroots Movement, One vehicle speaker 30 People,
- Kickin It Wit Da Kidz Inc: 4 Cars, 25-30 Children
- Iman (100 plus members walking group banners 1 vehicle no music)
- Atlanta Public Schools Fine and Performing Arts BAND
- National Association of Black Physical Therapists (20 walkers no vehicles no music)
- City Street Dance Studios (Music 25 People)
- The Luminous Dance Company
- Thaddeaus Produtions: 10 People, No Music
- Toxic Community Drumline BAND 15 - 30 People
- AMAZON PARADE FLOAT
- 40+ Double Dutch Club
- The Love Carriage Horse - Music
- 2024 United States of America Ms. North Carolina Nya Fiya
- Sandtown Lady Lions (50) No Music
- Calabash Alley Caribbean Costumes (1 vehicle w music and 30 people)
- Really Royal Dance team (55 dancers)
- Victors Cheer/Majorette (20 Music)
- Black Dad Gang 15 Walkers
- Dynamic Dance Academy (Dance group 20-25 members)
- RUFF RYDERS TO THE RESCUE FOUNDATION PARADE FLOAT
- The Sista Circle (12 people elders)
- Ghana Association of Georgia 20 People W Banner
- Southern Pearls of Atlanta (12 - Music)
- The Elite Dollz of Faith Sisterhood (4 Vehicles Banners)
- Unidos Atlanta Escola De Samba: Vehicle, Drummers, 50 People
- AMAZON PARADE FLOAT (9)
- Royal Fierce Elite of Atlanta (15-20 dancers}
- BREAKING THE CHAINS OF HIP HOP ( 2 TRUCKS)
- The Dance Vanity
- Slow Drag (Classic Car Music)
- KIPP MARCHING BAND
- Stretch Dance Company: 20 Marchers
- Robert F Greene Chapter 555th PIA
- JAY TENNIS KIDS FLOAT (10)
- B.R.A.A.G Athletics: 1 vehicle 20 People Music
- Ms. Chardae LLC: Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Cobb Chapter
- Gems Of Georgia (15 members, two vehicles, music)
- Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., Nu Lambda Omega Chapter
- Divas Dance Sandy Springs
- Alabama State University Metro Atlanta Alumni Chapter 10-15 People
- HOTT Theatre for Children: Classic Car
- Honeywell Black Employee Network - Atlanta Chapter: 21 People
- Lady Humble: 10 Majorettes/Dancers/Music
- JUNTEENTH ATLANTA PARADE FLOAT
- Dazz with Jazz: 8 Members - Vehicle - Music
- Dicks Sporting Goods
- EPIPHANY DANCE TEAM: Hip Hop, Jazz, Dance Team 10 People, Music
- Bright Car Wash: One Classic Vehicle - Music
- Crown Jewels Majorettes: 5 People, No Music
- Charity Riders: 4 Show Cars, Music
- Royal Dolls And Gents Of Atlanta
- YTEX Marching Unit:15-20 People – No Music)
- JUNETEENTH ATLANTA PARADE FLOAT
- Pretty Bio Farms: Single Horse Rider
- Usher Horseback Riding and Training
- 100 Cow Boys/Girls
- Rollin On 3 ATL 14 with music slig shots
- Atlanta Slingshots Community
- North Atlanta Sling Shot Rentals
- Black Porsche Club of Atlanta
- Charity Riders Of Atlanta
- Corvette Club
- Anthony Bennett ( individual walker)
- Atlanta Jeep Life GRAND FANELE
Parade Lineup Information and maps
PARADE CHECK IN AND LINE UP LOCATION MAP 2024