East Akron Labor Day Parade - Recap 2025
Message from EANDC CEO, Cheryl Stephens: Community of Opportunities
The board and staff of EANDC are deeply grateful to Parade Chair Judi Hill and Grand Marshal Clerk Tavia Galonski. Their leadership and commitment were essential to the success of the 50th Annual East Akron Labor Day Parade.
We also thank the thousands of people who came out to celebrate this long-standing tradition, of believing in community, peaceful interaction, and honoring the labor of generations of citizens in East Akron.
Thank you to every partner who stood with us to keep this tradition alive. The East Akron Labor Day Parade remains a symbol of collaboration and resilience, and a reminder that working together we can ensure Akron is truly a Community of Opportunities to build a better, stronger, and safer future.
THANK YOU TO ALL OF OUR PARTNERS AND PARTICIPANTS!
The 50th Annual East Akron Labor Day Parade would not have been possible without the generous support of our sponsors. Your investment helped us honor tradition, celebrate community, and ensure this milestone year was a success.
We are grateful for your partnership and commitment to Akron’s neighborhood!
Boo Spragling Old School Cars
Three Wheel Motion
Bikes Against Violence (Dads on Wheels)
The Light Church
North High School Cheerleaders
The Adventures of Ryan and Riley Childrens Marching Band
YEPAW (Youth Excellence Performing Arts Workshop)
City of Akron 311 Contact Center
Families Demanding Justice
International Free and Acceptance Masonry
Hope and Elevation Behavioral Health
Friends of Brandon Ford
H&R Burroughs Realty Inc
Akron Youth Mentorship
Amanda Akron Recovery
Princesses in Training
Golden Grand Marshall - Quintella Walters
Golden Grand Marshall - Cazzell Smith
EBONETTES Baton & Drum Corp
MASONS
EASTERN STARS/ Mt Calgary Lodge 76
Daughters of Isosis
Al Kaf Court #144
Al Kaf Temple #109
NAACP
Metro Vote Bus
EANDC
EANDC - After Party Band
Oriana House - South Street Ministries
Grand Marshal Tavia Galonski
Parade Chair Judi Hill
Ward 5 Councilman Johnnie Hannah
East Dragons High School Cheer
Barbara Sykes and Vernon Sykes
Central Raiders
She's BeJeweled
Gwen Bryant - Candidate for Akron School Board
Wesley Temple AME Zion Church
East Middle School Cheer
The Feeders Mentoring Program
DAPSE Local 689 Teachers Union
Rhoden Funeral Home
Laranda Robinson - Miss Amerifest Ohio
Ohio Black Women's Leadership Caucus
Karmeya Kelly - Candidate for Akron School Board
Akron Prepatory School
Stewart/ Calhoun Funeral Home
Hills Temple, FBC Inc.
Akron Realtist Association
African Drums
Tutoring with Lex
Buchtel HS Cheerleaders
Summit County Clerk of Courts
Boyer's Body Shop Classic Cars
Akron Urban League Young Professionals
Axess Family Services
Babies to Children
United Black Firefighters
Hyer Middle School Cheer