Bea Jones, an instructor with OC Learning Black History, waves to the attendees of the annual Orange County Black History Parade in Anaheim on Saturday, February 3, 2024. Photo by Drew A. Kelley, Culture OC
On the first Saturday of February each year, the Orange County Heritage Council holds its Black History Parade and Unity Festival. The annual event brings together and commemorates individuals who have been influential in Orange County history.
This year’s parade was held on Feb. 3. These photos were taken during the parade.
Performers in the annual Orange County Black History Parade in Anaheim on Saturday, February 3, 2024. Photo by Drew A. Kelley, Culture OCGrand Marshall Kurt Alexander, better known as disc jockey Big Boy, waves to the attendees of the annual Orange County Black History Parade in Anaheim on Saturday, February 3, 2024. Photo by Drew A. Kelley, Culture OCA performer in the annual Orange County Black History Parade in Anaheim on Saturday, February 3, 2024. Photo by Drew A. Kelley, Culture OCMike Jones rides in the annual Orange County Black History Parade in Anaheim on Saturday, February 3, 2024. Photo by Drew A. Kelley, Culture OCAttendees of the annual Orange County Black History Parade wave to the radio host Big Boy in Anaheim on Saturday, February 3, 2024. Photo by Drew A. Kelley, Culture OCTustin City Council Member Letitia Clark waves to the attendees during the annual Orange County Black History Parade in Anaheim on Saturday, February 3, 2024. Photo by Drew A. Kelley, Culture OCMs. USA Universe Sharis Rhodes waves to the attendees of the annual Orange County Black History Parade in Anaheim on Saturday, February 3, 2024. Photo by Drew A. Kelley, Culture OCBallet folklórico perform in the annual Orange County Black History Parade on Saturday, February 3, 2024. Photo by Drew A. Kelley, Culture OCRepresentatives from the Orange County Transit Authority in the annual Orange County Black History Parade on Saturday, February 3, 2024. Photo by Drew A. Kelley, Culture OCSanta Ana City Council Member Jessie Lopez waves to attendees of the annual Orange County Black History Parade in Anaheim on Saturday, February 3, 2024. Photo by Drew A. Kelley, Culture OCClassic cars helped carry honorees in the annual Orange County Black History Parade on Saturday, February 3, 2024. Photo by Drew A. Kelley, Culture OCStater Bros. Markets participates in the annual Orange County Black History Parade with its vintage truck as the parade marches down Anaheim Blvd. on Saturday, February 3, 2024. Photo by Drew A. Kelley, Culture OCAnaheim City Council Member Stephen Faessel, right, waves to attendees of the annual Orange County Black History Parade in Anaheim on Saturday, February 3, 2024. Photo by Drew A. Kelley, Culture OCAttendees dance on the sidelines during the annual Orange County Black History Parade in Anaheim on Saturday, February 3, 2024. Photo by Drew A. Kelley, Culture OC
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