Valdosta debuts inaugural Black History Month Parade
Published 12:31 pm Monday, February 24, 2025
Valdosta’s inaugural Black History Month parade, hosted by the Southern Georgia Black Chamber, bursts with color and community pride.
Riding near the front, Mayor Scott James Matheson energizes the crowd by tossing candy to parade-goers.
The Navy Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps from Valdosta High School makes a strong image, showcasing discipline at the parade.
Council member at-large Nick Harden, alongside other Valdosta City officials, engage festival spirit by handing out candy.
Valdosta High School’s drum line sets a rhythmic pace, leading the procession with its cadence.
A spirited troop of Girl Scouts captures hearts as they participate in the parade and sell cookies.
VALDOSTA— In a display of unity and heritage, Valdosta marked celebrated its inaugural Black History Month Parade Saturday, hosted by the Southern Georgia Black Chambers.
The parade began at Pinevale Elementary School and proceeded along Old Lake Park Road. It then turned left onto East Martin Luther King Jr. Drive before disbanding under the overpass.
In a showing of broad community support, attendees lined the streets as city officials and community leaders made their way down the route, passing the Martin Luther King Jr. monument near the end of the parade.
