More than over a half century later, the Black History Month parade still brings cultural awareness to the residents of San Bernardino County. Each year visitors experience spirited marching bands, dance teams, classic cars, and more along the parade route down Citrus Ave.The parade presented by the City of Fontana and Concerned Citizens for the Development of North Fontana begins at 10am on February 24, 2024.
The 2024 theme celebrates “Unity In CommUNITY”- those unexpected times that bring us together, warms our hearts and fill us with joy. This year’s Grand Marshal All American, 3 time Pro Bowl, NFL Green Bay Packer defensive lineman Kenny Clark, a Rialto resident.. Honorary Grand Marshal president of Tuskegee Airman Organization, Xavier Palmer. Celebrity Grand Marshal founder and lead singer Captain Mark Woods Jr. of awesome singing group “Lakeside” Fantastic Voyage was one of their hit singles. Hometown Grand Marshal Dr. Sabina Glover founder and coach at Summit High School of the first Majorette Dance Team in the Inland Empire.
“Show your support for Kenny Clark and wear Green and Gold”
The parade route begins at the corner of Citrus Ave. and Summit in Fontana, California. The parade travels south on Citrus Ave at a leisurely 2 1/2 -miles per hour pace and then turns west on Sierra Lakes Parkway where the majority of the viewing takes place. Near the end of the route, the parade turns into the Home Depot parking lot on Sierra Lakes Parkway where the Expo begins.
There is no parking allowed on the parade route so come early, illegally parked vehicles will be impounded .
Parade entry and vendor application are being accepted call or text 909 818 2170
