Debra Banies raises her fist during the annual MLK Parade through downtown Houston, Saturday, Feb. 10, 2024. The city of Houston and the Black Heritage Society Inc. partnered together to present ...

After three decades of hosting two separate parades honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Houston will finally celebrate with one unified event in January 2026. Mayor John Whitmire announced an ...

Houston to have unified MLK Day parade in 2026 after holding two events for decades The unified parade will take place on Monday, Jan. 19. There had been two MLK Day parades in Houston since 1995.

The parade was originally scheduled on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, January 15, but was rescheduled due to the winter freeze. Joy Smith | Posted on February 8, 2024, 12:18 PM (Last Updated ...

Houston will hold its annual Martin Luther King Jr. Parade on Jan. 20, starting at 10 a.m. The parade will begin at the corner of Smith and McKinney streets, in front of Houston City Hall, located ...

City of Houston solid waste management employees wave as they ride on a float during the 47th Annual “Original” MLK Jr. Day Parade on Monday, Jan. 20, 2025 in Houston.

“The MLK Parade is a celebration of Houston’s diversity and our collective commitment to justice and equality. It’s a day to honor the past and inspire the future,” Turner often said.

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- The Original MLK Jr. Day Parade celebrated its sapphire anniversary as thousands gathered in downtown Houston on Monday to honor Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

For 48 years, the City of Houston and Harris County have stood firmly behind the MLK Day Parade, ensuring its success and preserving Dr. King’s legacy for future generations.

Mayor Bill White (2004–2010) Mayor White saw the MLK Parade as an opportunity to bring Houston’s diverse communities together. “Dr. King’s dream of equality and justice is one we must ...

Continuing the proud tradition of his predecessors, Mayor John Whitmire has reaffirmed the City of Houston’s steadfast support for the MLK Day Parade. His administration is working closely with ...