Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Parade returns to downtown Pensacola after 2-year hiatus

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After a two-year hiatus, the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Parade is returning to Pensacola.

The parade is scheduled for 11 a.m., Monday in downtown Pensacola. The line up will start at the intersection of Spring and Garden streets.

This all-day event features local schools, organizations, churches, businesses and attendees from all across the greater Pensacola community celebrating a day of fun, unity and reflection.

Parade with purpose: Pensacola Martin Luther King Jr. Parade returning after 2 year pause

After a two-year hiatus, the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Parade is returning to Pensacola on Jan. 16, 2023. The yearly event celebrates the life and legacy of the slain civil rights leader.
After a two-year hiatus, the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Parade is returning to Pensacola on Jan. 16, 2023. The yearly event celebrates the life and legacy of the slain civil rights leader.

The theme this year is “What is your life’s blueprint?” the subject of one of Dr. King’s speeches. King urged people to adopt three principles in crafting their life’s blueprint: Have a deep belief in your own worth and dignity; incorporate excellence in all fields of endeavors; and commit to the eternal principles of beauty, love, and justice.

For 34 years, the Martin Luther King Commemorative Celebration Commission, has organized the parade, though in 2021 and 2022 the event was placed on hold due to COVID-19 safety concerns.

For more information about the event visit the MLKCCC's Facebook page at facebook.com/MLKParadePensacola/.

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