African-American Parade
Downtown Cleveland
June 4, 2011

Many people have suggested that African heritage should be celebrated in June rather than February. Cleveland Patrolman Lynn Hampton helped organize a Parade and Festival in downtown Cleveland to draw attention to the cause.

The Parade came down East 9th street and ended up at the Festival at Voinovich Park.

Enjoy these photos and video of highlights of the parade.

Don't miss the photos and video from the festival following the parade.

A Color Guard led off the Parade

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African-American flag

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Keeping the Beat

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Buffalo Soldiers

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Cleveland Firefighters

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Fire Safety Truck

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Cleveland NAACP Youth

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Omega Psi Phi Fraternity

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African-American Cultural Garden

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Glenville SOS Drummers

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Cleveland Police

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African Village of Cleveland

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Daughters of the Nile Drill Team

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Judge Angela Stokes

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Parade drummers

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KNOWLEDGE Youth Organization

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Cast of Boys Pull Your Pants Up

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Pinkey Carr

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Shaolin Kung Fu

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Michael Phillips car

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