The Dr Martin Luther King Parade Foundation cordially invites the community to the Annual Martin Luther King Parade. This parade is of course set for Monday, January 15, and it begins at noon. This year’s theme, “Passing the Torch,” emphasizes engaging the next generation in social justice.
Grand Marshal Gwen Miller, former Chairwoman of the Tampa City Council and the first African American woman elected to the Tampa City Council, will lead the parade. Headlining the parade will be the renowned bands from Florida A&M University, Bethune-Cookman University, and Edward Waters University, alongside more than 100 participating groups.
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Live music, marching bands and more
The MLK Jr. Parade is sponsored by Florida Blue and TECO, with additional support from the Tampa Hillsborough Expressway Authority, Mosaic, Rebein Brothers Law, USAA, Amazon Black Employees Network, AT&T, Grow Financial, Tampa Bay Lightning, Tampa Bay Rays, Bank of Tampa, Women’s Council of Bay Area Association of Realtists, and Media Partner 101.5 The Vibe, along with other corporate leaders.
The parade begins at E 21st Ave and N 15th St, and ends at N 22nd Street and E Osborne Ave. Learn more about the parade on its official website.
A special gala set for this weekend in Tampa
On Friday, January 5, a black tie gala will take place at the Hilton in Downtown Tampa. Tickets for the event range from $125-$5,000. This elegant affair combines entertainment, awards presentations, great food, and an opportunity to hear from the honorees on what they are doing and how Dr. King has inspired them. Artist Trumaine Lamar will provide usical entertainment throughout the evening.
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