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RIVERSIDE, CA- Thousands of local area residents are expected to line the streets of downtown Riverside when the 37th Annual Riverside Black History Parade, Expo and Car Show kicks off Saturday, February 13 starting at 10 a.m. The theme this year, “Riverside’s Legacy” will highlight the rich and proud heritage of the city.
Traditionally, parade-goers line up along the route excitedly waving and cheering on the procession, which is led by government and city officials riding in emergency vehicles such as Riverside fire trucks followed by local high school drill teams, vintage cars, and other parade vehicles. Distinct automobiles from several local car clubs will be showcased, including Cochér Car Club, The Ultimate Riders, and 12-15 Euro cars. Also joining the line-up of classic cars this year is Hispanic car club “Bomb Life”. Kids will be able to climb aboard a colorful caboose, a new attraction sponsored by T.K.’s Go Karts.
The route starts at Riverside City College (at the corner of Ramona and Magnolia) and will proceed north along Magnolia toward Downtown Riverside’s civic district to 10th Street, turning on Main Street past the historic Riverside County Courthouse where parade participants are announced from the main parade stage as they go by. This year’s Grand Marshall is distinguished community leader, Jack B. Clarke, Jr.
The 37th Annual Riverside Black History Parade, Expo and Car Show highlights the strength of the community by bringing people together from all walks of life and various cultural and ethnic backgrounds to celebrate Black history through food, music, and fun-filled family activities.
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