What began in 1979 as the bold idea of two determined women has grown into one of the city’s most anticipated annual events. On Saturday, Feb. 28, 2026, thousands are expected to line Desiard Street for the 2026 Black History…
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Free Press to live stream Historic Black History parade Saturday
The Free Press is set to bring Monroe’s rich African-American history into the digital age this Saturday with a professional live stream of the annual African-American Heritage Parade. Commentators Publisher Roosevelt Wright, Jr. and L Marie Brown will provide live…
Saturday’s Black history parade, had rocky beginning in 1975
The 38th Annual Black History Parade will roll out Saturday, delayed a week because of last week’s inclimate weather. Thousands are expected to attend the parade that began 38 years ago as an idea formulated by Mary Alice Bryant and…