Sunday, Sept. 20th 2026 Parade Participant Application
Fill out the form below to register for the 57th Annual African American Day Parade Sunday 9-20-26. All participants must have one representative attend at least 1 Zoom Meeting (Dates & Info on website Participate Page).
Organization/Group Name:
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Category/Type of Organization (check the one that applies best):
Community-Based Organization
Business
Political
Union
Religious/Spiritual
Cultural
Civil Servant
Marching Band
Performance Group
Athletic
Motorcycle/Car
Fraternity/Sorority
Educational
Other
Organization/Group Size:
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Enter the total amount of people that will in this organization/group on the day of the parade in numerical form.
Will your group be playing music?
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Yes
No
Follow AADP @africanamericandayparade and please also list your Social Media Handle(s) of Organization/Group below so we can tag your organization:
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Enter the social media handles of your organization/group. If not on social media, type "N/A".
Brief Business Bio:
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Please describe your group, its mission and/or it’s years participating in the African American Day Parade. This will help us accurately describe and represent your organization in this year's parade.
Vehicle Information
Vehicle Information
AADP allows one small vehicle, no larger than an SUV for free. All larger vehicles are subject to fees and board approval. Tell us about any Vehicles you may be using during this year's parade.
Vehicle? ALL VEHICLES MUST ARRIVE ON BLOCK ASSIGNED TO ORGANIZATION BY 9AM(Blocks will be cut off therefore vehicles MUST arrive early)Organizations are limited to one (1) small vehicle in the line march no larger than an SUV. For larger vehicles organizations are encouraged to request a float or will need approval from AADP for large vehicles. Larger vehicles may be subject to a fee. Please fill out separate vehicle registration form for larger vehicles or if requesting additional vehicle/s
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Yes
No
If yes, Vehicle Size & Type:
If bringing a vehicle, please indicate its size & type. Vehicles must be in excellent condition.
Motorcycles?
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Yes
No
If yes, Amount of Motorcycles:
If using a motorcycle, please indicate how many. All drivers and motorist must have registration and insurance.
Will you be requesting a Float? If yes, you MUST fill out a separate float design application form with specific float details and payment information. *Please note floats are not secured until payment
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Yes
No
If yes, check the float type the organization will/has order(ed) on float form:
Standard: $3,000 (Dimensions: 8’x26’x12’) Includes: Float rental, Decoration (basic trim), Basic in-house signage, Vehicle, Driver & Insurance
Custom: Anything outside of Standard float size and design will have additional fees Includes: Float rental, Decoration (special construction), Custom color for entire float, Custom signage/graphics, Vehicle, Driver & Insurance
Participant Contact Information
Participant Contact Information
We will use this contact information to send updates regarding the participation of this organization/business.
Primary Contact
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First Name
Last Name
Primary Contact Role
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Tell us what capacity do you represent this business. Note: All leaders are legally responsible for their participating businesses.
Primary Contact Email Address
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example@example.com
Primary Contact Phone Number
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Area Code
Phone Number
Secondary Contact
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First Name
Last Name
Secondary Contact Role
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Tell us what capacity do you represent this business.
Secondary Contact Email Address
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example@example.com
Secondary Contact Phone Number
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Area Code
Phone Number
Signature of Applicant (Type In Your Name):
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By typing in your name, you are in agreement with the Video Submission Release Form stated herein
Date
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Mandatory Zoom Meeting
AADP requires that EVERY participating group attend at least ONE Zoom meeting prior to Parade Day. At these meetings we will only need one or two representatives. Please see the dates and AADP's Zoom link below: - Thursday, May 14th 2026 6:30pm - Thursday, June, 25th 3026 6:30pm - July 23rd 2026 6:30pm & - Thursday, August 27th, 2026 6:30pm African American Day Parade is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.Topic: AADP 2026 Participant Meeting #1Time: May 14, 2026 06:30 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)Join Zoom Meetinghttps://us06web.zoom.us/j/84923681216?pwd=1kObdIBKukpPvcSStuk9VbGS9gbeDa.1Meeting ID: 849 2368 1216Passcode: 852673---One tap mobile+16465588656,,84923681216#,,,,*852673# US (New York)+16469313860,,84923681216#,,,,*852673# USJoin instructionshttps://us06web.zoom.us/meetings/84923681216/invitations?signature=5mmGKez-aJuFgm5NtjGWAIj5j4JVIgn7S4pek1HXW6E
Terms and Conditions
Terms and Conditions
I hereby acknowledge that I have read the rules and guidelines of the African American Day Parade, Inc. I am making a commitment to obey the rules and guidelines as specified. I understand that the parade or its Board of Directors may remove any participant on the day of the parade for cause, including but not limited to failure to follow the directions listed. I hereby grant permission to the African American Day Parade, Inc. and those authorized by the Parade to interview, photograph, film, videotape, audio record or use other means of capturing my image or voice for all Parade related events, activities and promotions.
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