Via Paul A. Bennett Publisher
of the SPIRIT Media Group, Inc.
and DCHS Board Member:
The
Delaware County Historical Society (DCHS) will present the first-ever
Black History Parade in Chester on Saturday, Jan. 26, 2013 to celebrate Dr.
Martin Luther King and kick-off Black History Month. Chester City and Delaware
County are steeped in rich history and this event will be followed by the Grand
Opening of the Black History exhibit at the Museum of the History of Delaware
County, 408 Avenue of the States in Chester.
Black History Parade and Exhibit
Black History Parade and Exhibit
DETAILS: Parade assembles at Noon and starts at 1 P.M. from MLK Memorial Park, 620 Engle St. in Chester and ends around 2 P.M. at the Museum of the History of Delaware County, 408 Avenue of the States in Chester.
Confirmed Parade Participants: PA Buffalo Soldiers motorcylists
Revolutionary War soldier Ned Hector (re-enacted in full costume by Noah Lewis)
Members of the 3rd Regiment U.S. Colored Infantry
A
Salute to the Chester Clippers historic basketball team 1950-2013 with various players
and coaches
Kollective Talent award-winning drill team
Other organizations and political figures; confirmations pending
PARADE ROUTE:
Starts at MLK Memorial Park, 7th and Engle Sts., Chester
East along 7th St. to Kerlin St.
Right on Kerlin to 5th St.
Left on 5th St. to Edgmont Ave.
Right on Edgmont Ave. to 4th St.
Left on 4th St. to Avenue of the States.
Parade ends; vehicles can park in City Hall lot.
GRAND OPENING program 2:30 - 4 P.M. at the Museum of the History of Delaware County, 408 Avenue of the States in Chester.
Music by the Gospel Disciples of Chester
Presentations from: Buffalo Soldiers, 3rd Regiment U.S. Colored Infantry,
Chester Clippers and more.
African dance presentation by Monika Rhoades
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