Northwest Hip Hop Parade Troop / Umoja Fest 2008

On Saturday, August 2nd, 2008 witness history in the making as people from all areas of the Northwest gather to participate in the 2nd Annual Northwest Hip Hop Parade Troop. This parade troop, presented by 206 Zulu, the Seattle chapter of the Hip Hop organization, Universal Zulu Nation, will participate at Umoja Fest, the Northwest’s largest and longest-lasting African Heritage Festival & Parade.

The Northwest Hip Hop Parade Troop aims to showcase the rich and diverse Hip Hop community to the public while dispelling the misperceptions that Hip Hop often receives, due to negative press and its portrayal in the mainstream media outlets. King Khazm, the 206 Zulu Chapter Leader notes that “Hip Hop is a way for people to make something positive from a negative. It is rooted from a necessity to make change and has been the foundation to uplift and empower people around the world. This is a time for Seattle Hip Hop to stand together and show the people what we stand for: Peace, Love, Unity and Having Fun!”

To represent these four elements, the Hip Hop Parade Troop will showcase a float with Graffiti artwork, live performances by Deejays, Emcees, B-boys & B-girls, and a People's March. The Umoja Fest will also feature drill teams, African drum & dance, masquerades, floats, youth groups and other community organizations to continue with the tradition of the "Seattle Mardi Gras Parade" that began over 50 years ago. The parade will begin at 1pm on 23rd Avenue & Union and travel south on 23rd to the festival grounds located at Judkins Park.

If you are a practitioner or a supporter of Hip Hop and would like to march or become involved with this monumental event, please contact us at parade@206zulu.com. For more information on Umoja Fest Parade & Festival, check out www.umojafamilyfest.com.

Northwest Hip Hop Parade Troop
Presented by 206 Zulu
Part of Umoja Fest 2008
Saturday, August 2nd @ 12pm
23rd & Union to Judkins Park
Contact: parade@206zulu.com