Celebrated on New Year’s Day since 1866, Charleston’s Emancipation Proclamation Parade commemorates the abolition of slavery in the US. The parade starts at Burke High School and ends at Gadsdenboro Park. Proceeds benefit the A.W. Hunt Educational Scholarship. Burke High School, 244 President St. Sunday, noon-6pm. Free. (843)579-7530, www.charleston-sc.gov
