African American Cultural Alliance Parade [photos] | Entertainment

The ninth annual African American Cultural Fair wrapped up its five-day run Saturday with a parade and a concert featuring Grammy-winning gospel singer Kierra Sheard at Reservoir Park in Lancaster city. Presented by the African American Cultural Alliance of Lancaster, the fair, which began Tuesday, included live entertainment, food by local restaurateurs, bakers, chefs, caterers, and food trucks, as well as carnival rides, crafts, and a poetry night featuring local poets. 

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Drummers from YMCA Essence Legacy, from Wilmington, De., march in the African American Cultural Alliance parade in Lancaster city Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022.

• BLAINE SHAHAN | Staff Photographer

Magisterial District Judges Jodie Richardson rides in the African American Cultural Alliance parade in Lancaster city Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022.

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The Rev. Edward Bailey, pastor of Bethel AME Church, rides in the African American Cultural Alliance parade in Lancaster city Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022.

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Charles A. Melton Arts & Education Center Dance Team, marches in the African American Cultural Alliance parade in Lancaster city Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022.

• BLAINE SHAHAN | Staff Photographer

Tyshea Pratt sprays water on a member of The New Baltimore Christian Warriors, of Baltimore, Md., during the African American Cultural Alliance parade in Lancaster city Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022.

• BLAINE SHAHAN | Staff Photographer

A member of The New Baltimore Christian Warriors marches in the African American Cultural Alliance parade in Lancaster city Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022.

• BLAINE SHAHAN | Staff Photographer

Members of The New Baltimore Christian Warriors march in the African American Cultural Alliance parade in Lancaster city Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022..

• BLAINE SHAHAN | Staff Photographer

Members of Ladies of Action march in the African American Cultural Alliance parade in Lancaster city Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022.

• BLAINE SHAHAN | Staff Photographer

The Infamous Unstoppables march in the African American Cultural Alliance parade in Lancaster city Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022.

• BLAINE SHAHAN | Staff Photographer

The Infamous Unstoppables march in the African American Cultural Alliance parade in Lancaster city Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022.

• BLAINE SHAHAN | Staff Photographer

Dynasty Marching Unit, of Baltimore, Md., marches in the African American Cultural Alliance parade in Lancaster city Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022.

• BLAINE SHAHAN | Staff Photographer

Dynasty Marching Unit, of Baltimore, Md., marches in the African American Cultural Alliance parade in Lancaster city Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022.

• BLAINE SHAHAN | Staff Photographer

Members of YMCA Essence Legacy, from Wilmington, De., mach in the African American Cultural Alliance parade in Lancaster city Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022.

• BLAINE SHAHAN | Staff Photographer

40+Double Dutch Club performs in the African American Cultural Alliance parade in Lancaster city Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022.

• BLAINE SHAHAN | Staff Photographer

40+Double Dutch Club performs in the African American Cultural Alliance parade in Lancaster city Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022.

• BLAINE SHAHAN | Staff Photographer

Extravaganza Marching Unit, from Baltimore, Md., marches in the African American Cultural Alliance parade in Lancaster city Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022.

• BLAINE SHAHAN | Staff Photographer

Extravaganza Marching Unit, from Baltimore, Md., marches in the African American Cultural Alliance parade in Lancaster city Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022.

• BLAINE SHAHAN | Staff Photographer

Attendees watch the African American Cultural Alliance parade at the corner of South Ann Street and Juanita Street in Lancaster city Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022.

• BLAINE SHAHAN | Staff Photographer

Drummers from J.B.M.U. “The Band” Marching Unit, from Baltimore, Md,. March in the African American Cultural Alliance parade in Lancaster city Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022.

• BLAINE SHAHAN | Staff Photographer

Darlene Byrd, of South Ann Concerned Neighbors, rides in the African American Cultural Alliance parade in Lancaster city Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022.

• BLAINE SHAHAN | Staff Photographer

Drummers from YMCA Essence Legacy, from Wilmington, De., march in the African American Cultural Alliance parade in Lancaster city Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022.

• BLAINE SHAHAN | Staff Photographer

Magisterial District Judges Jodie Richardson rides in the African American Cultural Alliance parade in Lancaster city Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022.

• BLAINE SHAHAN | Staff Photographer

The Rev. Edward Bailey, pastor of Bethel AME Church, rides in the African American Cultural Alliance parade in Lancaster city Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022.

• BLAINE SHAHAN | Staff Photographer

Charles A. Melton Arts & Education Center Dance Team, marches in the African American Cultural Alliance parade in Lancaster city Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022.

• BLAINE SHAHAN | Staff Photographer

Tyshea Pratt sprays water on a member of The New Baltimore Christian Warriors, of Baltimore, Md., during the African American Cultural Alliance parade in Lancaster city Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022.

• BLAINE SHAHAN | Staff Photographer

A member of The New Baltimore Christian Warriors marches in the African American Cultural Alliance parade in Lancaster city Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022.

• BLAINE SHAHAN | Staff Photographer

Members of The New Baltimore Christian Warriors march in the African American Cultural Alliance parade in Lancaster city Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022..

• BLAINE SHAHAN | Staff Photographer

Members of Ladies of Action march in the African American Cultural Alliance parade in Lancaster city Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022.

• BLAINE SHAHAN | Staff Photographer

The Infamous Unstoppables march in the African American Cultural Alliance parade in Lancaster city Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022.

• BLAINE SHAHAN | Staff Photographer

The Infamous Unstoppables march in the African American Cultural Alliance parade in Lancaster city Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022.

• BLAINE SHAHAN | Staff Photographer

Dynasty Marching Unit, of Baltimore, Md., marches in the African American Cultural Alliance parade in Lancaster city Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022.

• BLAINE SHAHAN | Staff Photographer

Dynasty Marching Unit, of Baltimore, Md., marches in the African American Cultural Alliance parade in Lancaster city Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022.

• BLAINE SHAHAN | Staff Photographer

Members of YMCA Essence Legacy, from Wilmington, De., mach in the African American Cultural Alliance parade in Lancaster city Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022.

• BLAINE SHAHAN | Staff Photographer

40+Double Dutch Club performs in the African American Cultural Alliance parade in Lancaster city Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022.

• BLAINE SHAHAN | Staff Photographer

40+Double Dutch Club performs in the African American Cultural Alliance parade in Lancaster city Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022.

• BLAINE SHAHAN | Staff Photographer

Extravaganza Marching Unit, from Baltimore, Md., marches in the African American Cultural Alliance parade in Lancaster city Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022.

• BLAINE SHAHAN | Staff Photographer

Extravaganza Marching Unit, from Baltimore, Md., marches in the African American Cultural Alliance parade in Lancaster city Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022.

• BLAINE SHAHAN | Staff Photographer

Attendees watch the African American Cultural Alliance parade at the corner of South Ann Street and Juanita Street in Lancaster city Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022.

• BLAINE SHAHAN | Staff Photographer

Drummers from J.B.M.U. “The Band” Marching Unit, from Baltimore, Md,. March in the African American Cultural Alliance parade in Lancaster city Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022.

• BLAINE SHAHAN | Staff Photographer

Darlene Byrd, of South Ann Concerned Neighbors, rides in the African American Cultural Alliance parade in Lancaster city Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022.

• BLAINE SHAHAN | Staff Photographer