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The 42nd Annual African American Day Parade, which is billed as the largest black parade in America, did not disappoint those who lined the streets of Harlem Sunday.

"It's my first year and it guarantees that I will be back again," said one parade goer.

"When cultures can come together and unite as one and have a good time without an animosity without any negativity I just love it," said another.

"If we don't celebrate our cultures, if we don't acknowledge them, if we don't put them out in the forefront, who will?" said another.

In a show of cross cultural representation bands from around the country, floats, representatives from black colleges and others all marched up Adam Clayton Powell Boulevard from 111th Street to 136th Street.

It's all part of a time-honored tradition: A salute to the history, achievement and future success of Africans across the United States and around the world.

“Having this African Day Parade brings a self-esteem that all Americans should have and we’re glad that we got ours," said Congressman Charles Rangel.

The first African-American Day Parade was held in September of 1969 in Harlem. The first grand marshall was Adam Clayton Powell Jr.

Leading the charge this year was Reverend Al Sharpton, Inez Dickens, and David Dinkins.

Organizers say nearly a million people turned out to watch last year, and judging by the packed streets this time around, there is no doubt the message of unity, peace and fun spread here is one a lot of people want to be a part of.