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Launched in 2019 and held over Juneteenth Weekend, the CDYMCA African Heritage Parade celebrates the African Diaspora in the United States with a parade in downtown Albany. This parade leads into Albany's annual Juneteenth Celebration and Festival.
Walk with the YMCA
The African Heritage Parade brings the African diaspora and the community together to celebrate and share cultures, nationalities, contributions, and education locally and globally. We will line up at the former Sunshine School at 9:30 AM on Saturday, June 20, 2026. At 11 AM the Parade will proceed to the Juneteenth Celebration Block Party at the Sunshine School. Everyone is welcome to join and walk.
Show your support
Parade Sponsor: $3,000
Pre-event reception address
Recognition signage
Logo on t-shirt for all participants
Logo on website
Vendor table
Community Sponsor: $2,300
Recognition signage
Pre-event reception
Logo on t-shirt for all participants
Logo on website
Vendor table
Contributing Sponsor: $1,500
Pre-event reception
Logo on t-shirt for all participants
Logo on website
Vendor table
Champion Sponsor: $500
Logo on t-shirt for all participants
Logo on website
Vendor table
Join community organizations and participate in the parade
Enter your organization into our parade float contest
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Event Tags:
african diaspora,african heritage parade,albany, new york,community organizations,cultural education,juneteenth celebration
Event Categories:
Causes,Festivals/Fairs
Event ID:
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