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 parade

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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

CELEBRATING 14 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!

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. 

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REPARATIONS OVER EVERYTHING!

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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. ​

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We are excited to present you with our 2024 ​Juneteenth Black History Parade line up!
​Honorary Lead Parade Marshal:  Sheriff Labet

1. Parade Gand Marshal: Patsy Jo Hillard  Wife of Asa Hillard
2. Parade Marshal: Gerome Rolwand Booker T Washington High School Alumni President
3. Parade Marshal: Aungelique Proctor Representing Charles Harper,  first Principle of Booker T Washington High, Morris Brown Graduate
4. Parade Marshal: Wayne Collins, Price High School Athletes Association 
5. Parade Marshal: Hosea Green President of Alumni Price High School 
6. Parade Marshal: Bridgette Grant,  President Kappa Omega Chapter
7. Parade Marshals: Dr. Aundrea Matthews, {National President Buffalo Soldiers}
8. Parade Marshals: Dr. Carrie Johnson, President Alumni Zeta Phi Beta
9. Parade Marshals:.Col. Dolores Hampton, Queen Mother of Red Hatters Organization
10. Raymond Curtis: One Car             
11. U.S. Army Atlanta Recruiting Battalion
12. US Army Drumline
13. PARADE TITLE SPONSOR: CISCO TECHNOLOGIES FLOAT
14. Montford Point Marines Atlanta Chapter 5
15. Atlanta Chapter Tuskegee Airmen, Inc
16. The Atlanta Slingshot Community Four side by side
17. Nya Fya (individual
18. DELTA PSI RHO, SORORITY INC. (60 dressed - up motor cycle)
19. Royalty fierce elite of Atl
20. JUNETEENTH ATLANTA PARADE FLOAT (1)
21. Sick On Skates
22. Embrace Your Beauty Skater
23. JJ's Define You Dance LLC  40  Music
24. Pet Smart DC38 Newman:  20 - 30 People 
25. Gilbane (17 people walking)
26. Dream Drill Team  (14 drummers 17 dancers)
27. Atl Black Fest
28. Jeep City
29. Braag Athletics ( 1 vehicle 20 members no music)
30. Atlanta Ol Skool Drummers: 30 in Drumline
31. Dazz with Jazz: 8 members 1 vehicle no music 
32. Diamond Time Dance Factory: 21 Steppers, Music Vehicle
33. Robert F. Greene Chapter 555th PIA
34. RICO WADE FAMILY & FRIENDS TRIBUTE PARADE FLOAT (2) 9324R
35. RICO WADE TRIBUTE (Vehicle)
36. Nabbar Temple No. 128
37. Mystic Knights ATL: 21 Bikes With Music
38. AMAZON  PARADE FLOAT (3) 130-Z
39. The Pink Awards foundation (Cancer awareness walking group)
40. Really Royal Dance Team: 40 Dancers
41. KC Marching Falcons Drill Team: 30 Marchers and Drummers 
42. SAY THEIR NAMES PARADE FLOAT (4)
43. Justice for Jaylin (classic Car)
44. Raynita Snipes -Johnson 
45. Justice For Jaylin McKenzie Mobile Truck
46. AP Sisters/ Phelps Family for Justice 100 Families
47. Mesha Mainor Campaign
48. STREET GROOMERS  Pick Up TRUCK Banner Walkers
49. 7 Acts of Change (No music No vehicles 60 people marching)
50. Women on the Rise Georgia: 30 Walkers Speaker
51. Coffee From Da South: Classic Car
52. Elyssa T:  Classic Car Music
53. The Bicker & Banter Coleman Radio Show: Classic Car
54. Mariel Lee: 2004 Ms. North Carolina: Car Music
55. BAND SEED & FEED MARCHING ABOMINABLE BAND
56. AMAZON PARADE FLOAT (5)
57. Diamond Time Dance Factory (21 members 1 vehicle with music)
58. PLUS-side Learning, LLC
59. Elite Dazzlin Dancerettes (15 dancers 1 vehicle w music)
60. Oselogbe Ifa Temple:  2 vehicles, 12 people, African Drummers
61. DAVIS BOZEMAN LAW FIRM PARADE FLOAT (6) 
62. New Afrikan Scouts: Malcolm X Grassroots Movement, One vehicle speaker 30 People,  
63. Kickin It Wit Da Kidz Inc: 4 Cars, 25-30 Children
64. Iman (100 plus members walking group banners 1 vehicle no music)
65. Atlanta Public Schools Fine and Performing Arts BAND
66. National Association of Black Physical Therapists (20 walkers no vehicles no music)
67. City Street Dance Studios  (Music 25 People)
68. The Luminous Dance Company
69. Thaddeaus Produtions: 10 People, No Music
70. Toxic Community Drumline BAND 15 - 30 People
71. ​AMAZON PARADE FLOAT 
72. 40+ Double Dutch Club
73. The Love Carriage Horse - Music
74. 2024 United States of America Ms. North Carolina Nya Fiya
75. Sandtown Lady Lions (50) No Music 
76. Calabash Alley Caribbean Costumes (1 vehicle w music and 30 people)
77. Really Royal Dance team (55 dancers)
78. Victors Cheer/Majorette (20 Music)
79. Black Dad Gang 15 Walkers
80. Dynamic Dance Academy (Dance group 20-25 members)
81. RUFF RYDERS TO THE RESCUE FOUNDATION PARADE FLOAT 
82. The Sista Circle (12 people elders)
83. Ghana Association of Georgia 20 People W Banner
84. Southern Pearls of Atlanta (12 - Music)
85. The Elite Dollz of Faith Sisterhood (4 Vehicles Banners)
86. Unidos Atlanta Escola De Samba:   Vehicle, Drummers, 50 People
87. AMAZON PARADE FLOAT (9)
88. Royal Fierce Elite of Atlanta (15-20 dancers}
89. BREAKING THE CHAINS OF HIP HOP ( 2 TRUCKS)
90. The Dance Vanity 
91. Slow Drag (Classic Car Music) 
92. KIPP MARCHING BAND
93. Stretch Dance Company:  20 Marchers
94. Robert F Greene Chapter 555th PIA
95. JAY TENNIS KIDS  FLOAT  (10)  
96. B.R.A.A.G Athletics:  1 vehicle 20 People Music
97. Ms. Chardae LLC:  Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Cobb Chapter 
98. Gems Of Georgia (15 members, two vehicles, music)
99. Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., Nu Lambda Omega Chapter 
100. Divas Dance Sandy Springs 
101. Alabama State University Metro Atlanta Alumni  Chapter 10-15 People
102. HOTT Theatre for Children:  Classic Car
103. Honeywell Black Employee Network - Atlanta Chapter: 21 People
104. Lady Humble: 10 Majorettes/Dancers/Music
105. JUNTEENTH  ATLANTA  PARADE FLOAT 
106. Dazz with Jazz: 8 Members - Vehicle - Music
107. Dicks Sporting Goods
108. EPIPHANY DANCE TEAM: Hip Hop, Jazz, Dance Team 10 People, Music
109. Bright Car Wash: One Classic Vehicle - Music
110. Crown Jewels Majorettes: 5 People, No Music 
111. Charity Riders: 4 Show Cars, Music
112. Royal Dolls And Gents Of Atlanta
113. YTEX Marching Unit:15-20 People – No Music)
114. JUNETEENTH ATLANTA PARADE FLOAT 
115. Pretty Bio Farms: Single Horse Rider
116. Usher Horseback Riding and Training
117. 100 Cow Boys/Girls
118. Rollin On 3 ATL 14 with music slig shots
119. Atlanta Slingshots Community
120. North Atlanta Sling Shot Rentals
121. Black Porsche Club of Atlanta
122. Charity Riders Of Atlanta
123. Corvette Club​
124. Anthony  Bennett ( individual walker)
125. Atlanta Jeep Life GRAND FANELE​

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