The 16th annual African American History Parade is set to roll out at 2 pm Sunday March 17.  The 2019 theme is “Let Freedom Ring”. 

The  parade will be start at J.Wallace James Elementary School at 1500 West Willow Street and will roll to Super 1 Foods 215 West Willow Street in Lafayette. 

Hercules Granger is the Parade Grand Marshall.  For more information or to register call 337-232-9118 or email [email protected]. 

The 2019 poster, pays tribute to parade founder, the late Mrs. Je’nelle Chargois  and others who have made a lasting  cultural impact on our community.

Prints are available at the Benoit Gallery in Lafayette.  https://www.benoitgallery.com

The African American History Gala is Saturday March 9  7 pm at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church, multi-purpose center.

(African American Heritage Foundation)