LANSING, MI --  The Capital City African American Cultural Association will hold its 12th Annual Parade and Family Heritage Festival on Saturday, August 4, 2012 in downtown Lansing.  The annual event showcases  the mid-Michigan African American community with a parade and festival featuring marching bands, floats, food, vendors, musical acts, dancing, and much more.  It's a family-focused, uplifting celebration for all of mid-Michigan to share in this day-long event.

"We are pleased to announce that the parade and festival will be back in 2012 with special focus on providing a positive experience for our children and youth," said parade and festival chairperson Dr. Michael C.
Murphy.   "And we will honor and celebrate the life of the late Wilson Caldwell who was a founding member of the Association.   Wilson served the community as a courageous voice for social justice in Lansing.

He was president of the NAACP  at a critical time and helped so many people seeking justice and fairness in the community."

For information on participating in the parade or festival go to www.ccaaca.org or call (517) 755-6895.