Black History Event to Celebrate Diversity

“Unity Through Diversity” is the theme for the 21st annual Orange County Black History Parade and Cultural Faire, to be held Feb. 3 in Santa Ana.

The event, billed as the largest of its kind in the county, will help kick off Black History Month festivities throughout the county. Its aim is to recognize and celebrate cultural differences.

Parade participants will wear historical and traditional garb and perform in marching bands, drill teams, equestrian units and groups of clowns. Boy and Girl Scouts also will participate.

The parade will begin about 10 a.m. at Broadway and Washington Avenue.

The cultural fair, which follows the parade, will feature live entertainment, food and more than 100 vendors.

Applications for the parade and vending booths are available by calling (949) 440-8943.

The Mission With Benevolence Foundation and the city of Santa Ana are among those sponsoring the event.

Information: (714) 571-4200.