We are excited about the 23rd Annual Midwest Regional Black Family Reunion Celebration on August 19 through 21, 2011 in Cincinnati, Ohio. The Black Family Reunion will feature a parade sponsored by Fifth Third Bank in the Avondale community on Saturday August 20, 2011, which has grown to be a fun-filled event for the entire family. To continue our efforts in showing Cincinnati that families of all compositions can work together, we need your help.
Our theme this year is “Healthy Families – Healthy Lives.”
In order to make this event the best ever, we would like to extend an invitation to you and/or your organization to participate in this year’s parade. Again, we will award trophies for The Best Musical Unit (other than a band), The Best Presentation by an Organization-Adult & Children. We believe your presence and participation in the Black Family Reunion Parade will prove your sincerity in assisting us to strengthen and educate families in our communities. Please complete and mail the enclosed parade application form as soon as possible. Time is very important so register your group early. The deadline date is July 31, 2011. Unfortunately space will not allow us to include everyone in the parade so please mail your form TODAY!!
Grand Marshall: Dwight Tillery
Dwight Tillery grew up in Cincinnati where he was educated in its public schools and graduated from the University of Cincinnati with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science. He received his Juris Doctor of Laws from the University of Michigan Law School.
Dwight has held a number of distinguished professional positions throughout his career.
Mr. Tillery is a licensed attorney in the state of Ohio and is also licensed to practice
before the Federal District court, the Six Circuit Appellate Court, and the United States
Supreme Court. Dwight has been an attorney for over thirty years. (Read Full Bio)
Mistress of Ceremony: TBD
Parade Route:
- Parade Start - Avondale Town Center
- Turn right onto Forest Avenue
- Turn left onto Wilson Avenue
- Turn left onto Rockdale Avenue, parade ending at Knott Street
(approx. 1.7 miles)
- Reviewing Stand at Rockdale Academy Elementary School
View Parade Route Map
Unfortunately space will not allow us to include everyone in the parade. Please submit your application TODAY! You can also complete your application online now, by clicking on the link below. ALL SELECTED PARADE PARTICIPANTS WILL BE NOTIFIED BY MAIL
