HARLEM LEGACY EXPERIENCE

The Premier After-Parade Celebration

Sunday, September 20, 2026 | 7:00 PM–12:00 AM

Harlem, New York | Secret Loca

HARLEM LEGACY EXPERIENCE

The Premier After-Parade Celebration

Sunday, September 20, 2026 | 7:00 PM–12:00 AMHarlem, New York | Secret LocationLocation revealed to confirmed ticket holders.

Following the 57th Annual African American Day Parade, Harlem comes together for an unforgettable evening celebrating legacy, culture, business, leadership and Black excellence.

Join Grand Marshal Michael Preston and Parade Marshal Hon. Mari Moss, MPA, along with invited parade honorees, business leaders, entrepreneurs, investors, community leaders, cultural influencers and special guests for the Harlem Legacy Experience.

This is not simply an after-party. It is an elevated Harlem experience designed for people who want to celebrate, connect and build.

THE EXPERIENCE

Guests can expect an elegant evening featuring:

VIP Reception — cocktails, music, gourmet bites and high-level networking

Special Honors — recognizing leaders, entrepreneurs and changemakers who build, serve and invest in Harlem

Harlem Legacy Investment Suite — connecting Black-owned businesses and entrepreneurs with capital, lenders, investors, resources and strategic relationships

Post-Parade Wellness Experience — a curated spa and relaxation moment for select VIP guests

Luxury Transportation Experience — select VIP transportation from the celebration to the waterfront

Midnight Harlem Rocket Experience — an optional VIP boat experience on the Hudson to close the evening in spectacular fashion

WHO’S IN THE ROOM?

The Harlem Legacy Experience is being curated to bring together business owners, corporate executives, entrepreneurs, investors, financial professionals, elected and community leaders, philanthropists, creatives, influencers, media personalities and distinguished guests from the African American Day Parade.

Come prepared to meet people, exchange ideas and build relationships.

VIP + MIDNIGHT HARLEM ROCKET

For guests who want the complete experience, a limited number of VIP packages will include access to the evening’s premium experiences and the opportunity to continue the celebration with a midnight boat ride aboard the Harlem Rocket.

Space for the boat experience is extremely limited, and advance reservations are required.

DRESS CODE

Upscale • Elegant • Grown & Sophisticated

Come ready for photographs, networking and an elevated Harlem night.

SECRET LOCATION

This is a private, ticketed experience. The Harlem location and arrival instructions will be provided directly to confirmed ticket holders before the event.

No ticket. No entry.

CELEBRATE WITH PURPOSE

The Harlem Legacy Experience is built around a larger mission:

Honor Legacy. Celebrate Culture. Invest in Our Future.

A portion of the evening will spotlight community and cultural initiatives, while the Investment Suite will promote entrepreneurship, capital access and economic opportunity for Black-owned businesses.

Presented by We Love Harlem Initiative and Midas Touch Consulting Firm.

Sponsorship opportunities are available beginning at $5,000. Corporate, financial, hospitality, luxury, wellness and community partners are invited to inquire.

Sponsorship & Partnership Inquiries:Hon. Mari Moss, MPA

917-682-9659

marimoss@midastouchconsultingfirm.com

September 20th, the parade ends—but the Harlem experience continues.

Limited capacity. Advance tickets strongly recommended.

The Harlem Legacy Experience is designed to move from restoration → celebration → connection → opportunity → an unforgettable midnight finale.

6:00 PM | VIP Early Entry & Post-Parade ResetVIP guests arrive early for an intimate welcome experience featuring the Post-Parade Wellness Lounge, beauty and relaxation moments, refreshments, photographs and early networking.

7:00 PM | Doors Open — Harlem Legacy Experience BeginsGeneral admission begins. Welcome cocktails, music, networking and hospitality as our guests transition from the parade into an elegant Harlem evening.

7:30 PM | Opening Welcome & Parade CelebrationOfficial welcome celebrating the 57th Annual African American Day Parade, Harlem’s legacy and this year’s theme, “Good Businesses Sustain Our Future.”

Featuring recognition of Grand Marshal Michael Preston, Parade Marshal Hon. Mari Moss, MPA, invited Grand Marshals, Parade Marshals and distinguished guests.

8:00 PM | Special Honors & Harlem Legacy AwardsA special presentation recognizing individuals whose leadership and accomplishments strengthen Harlem and the broader community, including honors in community leadership, business, culture, youth achievement and lifetime impact.

8:30 PM | Harlem Legacy Investment Suite OpensInvest in Black Businesses. Build Wealth. Strengthen Harlem.

Entrepreneurs, investors, lenders, financial institutions and business leaders come together for curated introductions, Black-business showcases, capital conversations and relationship building.

Description supplied by the event organiser.