18th annual Haitian-American Unity Parade
This annual parade begins in Mattapan Square and continues along Blue Hill Avenue.
The 18th annual Haitian-American Unity Parade, organized by Haitian-Americans United, Inc. (H.A.U.), celebrates Haitian Heritage Month and Flag Day. Its mission is to increase visibility of the Haitian community, promote unity, and teach Haitian-American youth about civil rights and their Haitian heritage.
H.A.U. is a nonprofit organization founded in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts to improve the quality of life for Haitian-Americans through education, community empowerment, and cultural development, using an approach where participation and unity are strongly favored.