2026 Martin Luther King Jr Day Parade

Schedule

Sat Jan 17 2026 at 08:30 am to 11:30 am

UTC-05:00

Location

East 8th Street & North Tryon Street Charlotte, NC 28202 | Charlotte, NC

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Join the UNC Charlotte Black Alumni Chapter (BAC) for the 2026 Martin Luther King, Jr. Parade in Uptown Charlotte.
Represent UNC Charlotte by bundling up in your favorite Niner or BAC gear as you walk to celebrate the life and legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr.
Invite your friends and family to join the 2026 Parade festivities!
**This is a free event and open to everyone. It is recommended that you follow the link in this Facebook Event and RSVP.**
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East 8th Street & North Tryon Street Charlotte, NC 28202, 505 N Tryon St, Charlotte, NC 28202-2231, United States

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