We are celebrating Black History this month and one of the largest historical figures of our time is Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. The Fort Worth MLK Jr. Holiday Committee had to postpone their MLK Parade this year due to severe weather and it is rescheduled to step off on Monday, February 19, in Downtown Fort Worth. Krista Daniels is the Chair of the and stops by to discuss this year’s celebration.
NBC 5 and Telemundo 39 are celebrating Black History Month at the MLK Jr. Holiday Committee Parade and Rally on Monday, February 19, at 11:00 a.m. in downtown Fort Worth. Please come out and join us.
The parade was rescheduled due to bad weather on Dr. King’s birthday in January; however, all the original parade entries will be participating on 2/19 for this historical, exciting and entertaining tribute to Dr. King’s legacy.
The parade steps off at 11am in downtown Fort Worth on the corner of Ninth and Commerce Streets. It is not too late to register to be in the parade. Registrations will be taken at www.eventbrite.com. Just search: Fort Worth and MLK Jr. Holiday Committee Parade and Rally. You can also register onsite on Monday, 2/19, as of 9:00 a.m..
The Parade Grand Marshalls are Judge Clifford Davis, Judge Maryellen Hicks, and Dr. Opal Lee, who are themselves history makers. There will be marching bands, floats, the Kings and Queens Corvette Club, the ROTC clubs from nine local high schools, 15-year-old poet laureate, April Pelton, will recite her award-winning poem and much, much more.
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After the parade, please join everyone in Sundance Plaza for a battle of the bands:
- Fort Worth ISD
- Crowley ISD
- Everman ISD
The parade is presented by the MLK Jr. Holiday Committee, and this is a very special year for the organizers. The event is celebrating its 39th birthday and Dr. King was assassinated when he was just 39 years old.
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Please join us in honoring Dr. King’s legacy while we celebrate Black History Month.
MLK Jr. Holiday Committee Parade and Rally
Monday, February 19
11:00 a.m. - Step Off
Ninth and Commerce Streets
Downtown Fort Worth
To Pre-Register Parade Entries: www.eventbrite.com
Search: Fort Worth and MLK Jr. Holiday Committee Parade and Rally
Onsite registration is available and starts at 9:00 a.m..
MLK Jr. Holiday Committee Parade and Rally website: www.FortWorthMLK.org
