Miami honors MLK Day with a vibrant parade in Liberty City

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Jackson, center, and his twin, Jason, right, watch the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day parade with their family on Monday, Jan. 20, 2025, in Liberty City in Miami, Fla. “I love seeing all the bands together; it’s a rainy day but everyone’s out enjoying,” said Diana Martinez. Alie Skowronski [email protected]
Miami-Dade commemorates 48th MLK Day parade with unity and celebration
MIAMI - Thousands of people gathered in Miami-Dade for the 48th annual Martin Luther King Day Parade, a celebration of unity and reflection.
Liberty City honors MLK Jr. Day with tradition
One of the nation's oldest Martin Luther King Jr. Day parades took place in Miami on Monday. The MLK Parade in the neighborhood of Liberty City has a rich tradition that started just a few years after the assassination of the civil rights leader, making Miami the first city to create a parade in King's name.
South Florida Honors MLK Day With Parades, Festivals, And Events
South Florida will commemorate Martin Luther King Jr. Day with parades, festivals, and service events across Miami-Dade and Broward counties to honor the late civil rights leader's legacy.
Parades, events scheduled in South Florida to celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Multiple parades and events are set to be held Monday in South Florida to celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
Events, celebrations planned for MLK Day in the Miami Valley
Communities throughout the Miami Valley have planned events and celebrations for Martin Luther King Jr. Day, which is on Monday, Jan. 20. Here are some of the regional events:
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MIAMI – Since 1977, long before Martin Luther King Jr. Day was a federal holiday, Miami’s historically-Black Liberty City neighborhood has played host to a parade in the civil rights leader’s honor. Monday continued the tradition. Parade President Ladi Jenkins recalled traveling to Atlanta all those years ago.
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Miami celebrates legacy of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. with 48th annual parade in Liberty City
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Miami-Dade authorities warn against street takeovers ahead of Martin Luther King Jr. Day
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Events, celebrations planned today for MLK Day in the Miami Valley
Communities throughout the Miami Valley have planned events and celebrations today for Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
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YMCA of South Florida hosts annual MLK celebration, awards scholarships and honors community leaders
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Sewer line break causes traffic disruptions ahead of MLK Jr. Parade in Riviera Beach
A broken sewer line will cause detours for the upcoming Martin Luther King Jr. Parade on Saturday in Riviera Beach.
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