Karamu statewide Black History Parade and Festival
February 1, 2016
COLUMBIA, SC – Celebrate Black History Month at the Karamu Statewide Black History Parade and Festival, which begins with a parade at the intersection of Harden and Gervais streets. National recording artist Angie Stone will be this year’s grand marshal. The event continues at Martin Luther King, Jr. Park with the Black History Festival featuring gospel recording artist Joshua Rogers, contemporary history makers, live entertainment and more.
WHEN: Saturday, February 6
WHERE: Karamu Statewide Black History Parade
Noon
Corner of Harden and Gervais streets (The parade will travel south on Harden Street and end at Martin Luther King, Jr. Park.)
Karamu Black History Festival
1:15 p.m.
Martin Luther King, Jr. Park, 2300 Greene Street
The event is free and open to the public.
For more information, please call the City of Columbia Parks and Recreation Department at 803-545-3100.
