Here is everything you should know about the 44th annual Original Martin Luther King Jr. Day Parade
Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner, Congressman Al Green and Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee, along with members of the Black Heritage Society released details Wednesday for the 44th annual Original Martin Luther King Jr. Day Parade.
Houstonโs Black Heritage Society celebrates Dr. King on MLK Day 2021
HOUSTON โ The Black Heritage Society continues to honor Dr. King and practice safety by hosting itโs 43rd annual MLK Day parade virtually. The Virtual 43rd Annual โOriginalโ Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Parade takes place online, a drive-thru donation drop-off site will be staged at MacGregor Park. The society is inspired to teach and honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. during the weekend of the federal holiday occurring on the third Monday of each January with a commemorative parade and celebratory festive community activities throughout the weekend. Not only did his Dr. Kingโs father commission the organization to conduct the very first MLK Day Parade in the nation, Dr. Kingโs father also served as our paradeโs first-ever grand marshal. In addition to the annual parade, the organization host a variety of educational, community, and celebratory events all year long to honor one of our nationโs most revered civil rights leader.