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Aiken hosts 24th annual Black History Month parade

Aiken's Historical Committee presents the 24th annual Black History Month parade. Staff photo by Liz Wright.

Date: February 18, 2024
By Liz Wright

Aiken County held a festive parade Saturday afternoon, Feb. 17, in honor of Black History Month.

Complete with a marching band, signs and motorcycles, Aiken’s 24th annual Black History Month parade involved a variety of local organizations, nonprofits and politicians.

Cruising down Hampton Avenue to Perry Memorial Park, the parade’s cowboy theme featured several Western-style floats in honor of Aiken Department of Public Cpl. Sonny Ford, who used to direct and safeguard Aiken’s streets for several community events.

Children happily collected candy while adults excitedly waved and cheered for friends and family members participating in the event.

Students from Academy of Richmond County’s ROTC carry flags throughout the parade. Staff photo by Liz Wright.
Students from Academy of Richmond County’s marching band jam out various songs throughout the parade. Staff photo by Liz Wright.
Students from Academy of Richmond County’s dance team and color guard dance to several songs throughout the parade. Staff photo by Liz Wright.
A variety of cars and vehicles were included in this year’s 24th annual Black History Month parade. Staff photo by Liz Wright.
A variety of cars and vehicles were included in this year’s 24th annual Black History Month parade. Staff photo by Liz Wright.
A variety of cars and vehicles were included in this year’s 24th annual Black History Month parade. Staff photo by Liz Wright.
Alumni members of local fraternities and sororities dance and wave in the parade on Saturday afternoon. Staff photo by Liz Wright.
Members from Mt. Anna Baptist Church wave to locals as they float in the parade. Staff photo by Liz Wright.
Children from a nearby dance school hold up black history signs as they confidently walk through Aiken. Staff photo by Liz Wright.
Children from the Brothers and Sisters of Aiken County organization smile and wave in Saturday’s parade. Staff photo by Liz Wright.
Children from the Brothers and Sisters of Aiken County organization smile and wave in Saturday’s parade. Staff photo by Liz Wright.
Several older adult clubs and organizations also participated in the parade. Staff photo by Liz Wright.
Several older adult clubs and organizations also participated in the parade. Staff photo by Liz Wright.
Several older adult clubs and organizations also participated in the parade. Staff photo by Liz Wright.
A variety of cars and vehicles were included in this year’s 24th annual Black History Month parade. Staff photo by Liz Wright.

Liz Wright is a staff writer covering education, lifestyle and general assignments for The Augusta Press. Reach her at liz@theaugustapress.com 

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The Author

Liz Wright started with The Augusta Press in May of 2022, and loves to cover a variety of community topics. She strives to always report in a truthful and fair manner, which will lead to making her community a better place. In June 2023, Liz became the youngest recipient and first college student to have been awarded the Georgia Press Association's Emerging Journalist of the Year. With a desire to spread more positive news, she especially loves to write about good things happening in Augusta. In her spare time, she can be found reading novels or walking her rambunctious Pitbull.

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