The 47th Annual East Akron Labor Day Parade will step off on Monday, September 5, 2022 at 10 a.m. Starting at 7th Ave. and S. Arlington St. the Parade will head south to Concord St. This year's theme is "Celebrate with the Neighborhood!" The Parade is an opportunity to commemorate the successes that our community has made over the past year and serve as a rallying point for future neighborhood efforts and improvements. It will feature 40-plus units, including marching bands, novelty, and musical units, clubs, community groups, schools, and elected officials.
The Parade Marshall is Quintella Walters and the Honorary Parade Marshall is Cheryl Stephens, President & CEO of the East Akron Neighborhood Development Corporation, which acts as the Parade's fiduciary and primary sponsor. The event is being organized by a neighborhood Parade Planning Committee staffed by community volunteers.
Supporting organizations include the City of Akron, Arlington Church of God, South Arlington United Methodist Church, Robinson Florist, and other area business, religious and community organizations.
Line up on S. Arlington St. with your friends and families and enjoy the community spirit of East Akron and our Labor Day Parade. Organizations and individuals can still sign up to march! In addition to great fun, your presence in the Parade guarantees exposure to many hundreds of East Akron residents and businesses.
Contact: 330-773-6838
Cazzell Smith, csmith@eandc.org
Holly Calhoun, hcalhoun@eandc.org
Jennifer Walker, Planning Committee Secretary, jeniwalk@yahoo.com