JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The 45th annual Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday Parade steps off Monday, bringing hundreds of people downtown to celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Local marching bands, dance troupes and floats will anchor this year’s procession, highlighting King’s message of unity and equality across the region.
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The parade begins at 11 a.m. from Lot E at EverBank Stadium, travels west on Bay Street and turns north on Market Street.
Last year’s parade was postponed to February because of the dangerously cold and icy conditions in Jacksonville. This year’s weather won’t be as extreme, but it will be chilly.
Organizers encouraged attendees to dress warmly.
“This is an opportunity to get out here and represent Martin Luther King today, and we are also giving away a scholarship to a deserving person who would like to attend Edward Waters University,” said Ava Jacques with ALCAM Community Action Motivators.
Crowds packed downtown for last year’s event, and a similar turnout is expected Monday.
News4JAX will have a crew at the parade and will be streaming it live for those who can’t attend.