The parade marks the last Sunday of Black History Month and featured more than 100 contingents with thousands of marchers.
The festival ran through 7 p.m. and featured hundreds of booths highlighting Black-owned businesses, artists, and nonprofits.
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Bryant, a Stockton resident came to support the event.
"I'm out here to show my kids community and what Black community means," Bryant said. "It's important is we continue to do this, I like that, I believe this is the ninth year of the event. I believe it should continue to go on."
R&B singer Mya headlined the free event. Mya is known for hit songs like "Lady Marmalade" and "Case of the Ex".