Universal Hip Hop Parade

Universal Hip Hop Parade
	Universal Hip Hop Parade logo
Formation	1999
Website	uhhparade.org

The Universal Hip Hop Parade (UHHP) is an annual

Black institutions

.

The parade is the world's longest celebration of

actors performing both on floats and on foot. Additionally, graffiti artists and deejay's

perform at different locations along the parade route.

The parade also presents other examples of the vibrant artistic and cultural life of the community including

MC's

have participated. The parade also serves to display the emerging

visitors

to the area. Local organizations showcase their artistic creativity, membership and colors while promoting their services, events and products. Neighborhood businesses and institutions along the route play music and distribute giveaways to help create a festive environment. Residents and visitors alike are urged to participate and join the parade procession.

History

The Universal Hip Hop Parade was founded by Jeffery Kazembe Batts, Charles Barron, Freedom Williams and a host of activists in the fall of 1999 to celebrate the

hip-hop culture. It is an outgrowth of the work of an earlier group, the Universal Nubian Association (UNA). Organizers come from across the New York metropolitan area

and have agreed to organize the UHHP in Bed-Stuy, Brooklyn.

In 2007 The Parade Made a Major Transition with Making the Mover and Shaker Out of Bed Stuy Brooklyn Mike Hollywood Christie aka Dj Dr Hollywood at the Helm and He took the Organization to New Heights with Monthly Open Mic's and Helping the Parade Reach its highest viewing numbers to date. Mike Hollywood Christie was the Parade Chairman from 2007 - 2011 and August 2013 - March 2014.

In addition to running the parade itself the

nonprofit group Universal Hip-Hop Parade Foundation, Inc. also organizes forums, concerts, open-mike's, rallies, teach-ins and parties throughout the year.^[1]

The foundation is funded through private donations and grants including the Greater New York Development Fund of the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs, administrated by the Brooklyn Arts Council (BAC).

References

^ 10th Congressional District Candidates,Two Sides of the Same Coin Archived October 28, 2006, at the Wayback Machine

External links

[1] 10th Congressional District Candidates,Two Sides of the Same Coin Archived October 28, 2006, at the Wayback Machine

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v t e Hip hop festivals
List of hip hop music festivals
Culture festivals	Freaknik B-Boy Park Breakin' Convention Lyricist Lounge PeaceOUT World Homo Hop Festival Scribble Jam Universal Hip Hop Parade Urban Beach Week Urban Street Jam Waga Hip Hop Festival
Theater festivals	Hip Hop goes Theatre
Music festivals	DMC World DJ Championships Openair Frauenfeld Big Day Out Blockfest Summer Jam Young London into Music Essence Music Festival Soundset Music Festival Thessaloniki Hip Hop Festival Rock the Bells Jingle Jam The Brooklyn Hip-Hop Festival Trinity International Hip Hop Festival Paid Dues Pipefest Supafest Hiphopplaya Festival
Culture	Hip hop culture DJing breakdancing MCing beatboxing hip hop fashion street art hip hop theater
Related events	Block party open mic dance festival music festival jazz festival blues festival electronic music festival pop festival rock festival concert tour

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