48th Annual Miami MLK Day Parade and Celebration

The festivities begin with Miami’s 48th annual MLK Day Parade at 11 a.m. It covers eight miles along Northwest 54th Street from 10th to 32nd Avenues in Liberty City. This route traces the steps that Dr. King traveled in Miami during his frequent visits.

Parade-goers can expect high-school marching bands student-athletes dance teams drill teams cheerleaders on foot floats cars and fire trucks carrying local politicians union leaders and activists. For a Caribbean twist Carnival dancers will take to the streets for dance and musical performances. Miami’s celebration is one of the country’s oldest and largest drawing crowds of more than 500000 people in years past.

The parade concludes near Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Park where a Family Festival takes place from noon to 5 p.m. with live music dance cultural programming and theatrical performances. The family-friendly celebration is designed to honor promote unify and preserve Miami’s vibrant African and Caribbean heritage. All are welcome to join in the celebrations.

You’ll find a crafts marketplace with vendors selling clothing books jewelry tropical plants herbs spices arts and crafts and more. At the Jamz Mainstage international recording artists and top DJs will perform favorites including R&B soul jazz reggae rap salsa merengue hip-hop and other genres while the Cultural Stage will host theatrical performances and art exhibitions. At the Children’s Village you’ll find educational and interactive games sports and arts projects about the legacy of Dr. King.

The Food Corner will have a wide variety of food trucks and grocers dishing up everything from soul food to creole and traditional Caribbean and African dishes.

Pre-Parade 5K Run & Fitness Walk

Wake up bright and early on Martin Luther King Jr. Day and participate in the annual 5K Run & Fitness Walk which begins at 8 a.m. at the MLK Plaza Metrorail Station. Runners should arrive for registration between 6:30 and 7:45 a.m.

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