Thousands Mar. to honor Martin Luther King Jr
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For the first time in 30+ years, Houston hosted a unified MLK Day parade. Families shared heartfelt stories as thousands celebrated Dr. King's legacy. See how the city came together.
After decades of hosting two separate parades honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., organizers will come together to create one unified event.
Two Houston parades unite to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., strengthening the message of the celebration. Over 300 participants took part.
Heading to the MLK Unity Parade? Expect a cold start in Houston before sunshine warms temperatures into the 60s later Monday.
The Black Heritage Society hosted Houston's first MLK Day parade in 1978 and continued holding annual events. In 1995, Stamps created the MLK Grande Parade organization that also hosted annual parades.
Discover a weekend full of events in Houston for MLK Day 2026, including the first-ever unified parade, tribute concerts, and community service activities.
Houston Honors MLK's Legacy with Unified Parade, Service Projects, and Family Events on MLK Day 2026
Houston celebrated MLK Day 2026 with events like the MLK Day Unity Parade and activities promoting service and unity.
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Jan. 19 marks MLK Day, celebrated every third Monday in January to mark Martin Luther King Jr.'s birthday and his accomplishments as a civil rights leader.
The first-ever MLK Unity Parade was held in Houston this Martin Luther King Jr. Day, bringing together traditions that had been separated for decades and featuring marching bands, community
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