09-02-2025
Washington County community hosts 2nd annual Black History Parade
PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WMBB) – The Washington County community is celebrating Black History Month with a new tradition.
Saturday morning was their second annual Black History Parade in Vernon.
This year they focused on honoring veterans. The parade was followed by food and activities at Campbell Park.
Parade organizer Pamela T. Andrews says Saturday's event is about celebrating with neighbors.
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'We're a small-knit community. We just love our neighbors, you know, for our neighbors to be here and want to be out here with us, it means a lot to us that they're supporting us, that they support our vision. It's about just love. This is a love and unity family day, and that's all we're doing. And we need love right now because our world is really in a state that is divided. And so it's not about just Black history, it's all the history of American history, but we just want the opportunity to just celebrate our individuals,' Black History Parade Chair Andrews said.
Washington County Sheriff, commissioners, and superintendent joined the festivities.
Andrews says she hopes more floats join and the event keeps growing in the future.
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