Aahd -- Parade Press Release -- 09.16.09

September 16, 2009 For Immediate Release African-American Heritage Day Parade Returns – Oct. 3, 2009 The African-American Heritage Day Parade Association is proud to announce plans to host the 2009 African-American Heritage Day Parade in Downtown Pittsburgh, on Saturday, Oct. 3, 2009. The Parade Association is pleased to report that, thanks to a gracious donation made by PA Sen. Wayne D. Fontana, the tradition will continue later this fall. The 2009 Parade will feature a new parade route – beginning at the Mellon Arena at 11:00 a.m. and concluding at the August Wilson Center for African American Culture – and will include a series of related post-parade activities at the August Wilson Center, beginning at 1:00 p.m. Events at the August Wilson Center will include a premiere screening of the Robert Morris University produced “What Does Trouble Mean … Nate Smith’s Revolution,” a variety of performances from local organizations such as The Legacy Art Project, the Hip Hop On L.O.C.K. Project and the Umoja Arts Company. From 1 to 4 p.m., the Carnegie Museum of Art will present Teenie Harris Photo Archives in the August Wilson Center. Admission is free for the day. The 2009 African-American Heritage Day Parade will also pay tribute to the late Harvey Adams who was instrumental in establishing the Parade as a Pittsburgh tradition. Local organizations, community groups, marching bands, youth clubs or other organizations interested in marching in the parade are encouraged to contact the Parade Association at 412-392-0610 to request an application or for more information. The parade will kick off promptly at 11 a.m., Saturday, Oct. 3, 2009.

African-American Heritage Day Parade Association • P.O. Box 2165 • Pittsburgh, PA 15230-2165