CITY OF WINTER GARDEN DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. COMMUNITY CELEBRATION
Schedule
Mon, 19 Jan, 2026 at 11:00 am
UTC-05:00Location
104 S Lakeview Ave, Winter Garden, FL 34787-3418, United States | Winter Garden, FL
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CITY OF WINTER GARDEN DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. COMMUNITY CELEBRATIONMonday, January 19, 2026
Parade 11:00 am, along West Plant Street, Historic Downtown Winter Garden
Live Music & Activities 11:30 am – 4:00 pm, Downtown Pavilion, 104 S. Lakeview Avenue, Winter Garden
Free Admission
Join us at the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Community Celebration to commemorate the life and legacy of the civil rights legend. The annual event is hosted by the City of Winter Garden. Admission is free.
FESTIVITIES INCLUDE:
-Parade through historic downtown
-Live Music Concert
-Family Friendly Activities
-Vendors selling food and refreshments
-Bring a lawn chair or blanket to enjoy the parade and concert.
No coolers and no alcoholic beverages are permitted.
This is a rain or shine event.
PARADE, 11:00 am Kickoff
Historic Downtown Winter Garden/West Plant Street
The remembrance kicks off with a Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration Parade in historic downtown.
The parade travels along West Plant Street (from Woodland Street to Central Avenue) through historic downtown. Secure a good viewing spot along West Plant Street to enjoy the procession of community floats and groups.
Due to limited space, preregistration is required for all parade entries. There is no fee to participate.
Complete and submit the PARADE PARTICIPANT APPLICATION.
PARADE PARTICIPANT APPLICATION DEADLINE: TUESDAY, JANUARY 13, 2026. (Applications will not be
accepted after the deadline.)
All applicants will receive an email notification whether approved or not approved. All entries are eligible to win the Parade Spirit Award.
ENTERTAINMENT & ACTIVITIES, 11:30 am – 4:00 pm
Downtown Pavilion, 104 S. Lakeview Avenue
Musical Entertainment featuring:
o Kat Riggins
o Go Time
Children’s and Family-Friendly Activities Food & Refreshments available for purchase from onsite vendor, as well as at nearby downtown eateries.
PUBLIC PARKING – Always Free!
Downtown Parking Garage (three levels), 160 S. Boyd St.
Boyd Street 117-space parking lot, 37 N. Boyd St.
Winter Garden City Hall, 300 W. Plant St.
Sam Williams Little League Complex, 415 S. Park Ave.
Veterans Memorial Park, 420 S. Park Ave.
S. Woodland St. & E. Joiner St. (2 parking lots on either side of S. Woodland St.)
Behind Winter Garden Post Office (lot off N. Lakeview Ave. between W. Plant St. & W. Newell
St.)
Lot at W. Bay St. & N. Highland Ave.
Please Note: Parking along West Plant Street from Dillard Street to Park Avenue, and a portion of the adjoining side streets, will not be available for parking at this event due to road closures.
For more information, please contact Winter Garden Parks and Recreation Department: 407.656-4155, [email protected], 310 N. Dillard Street.
WARNING of Fraudulent Online Solicitation: If you receive correspondence by either a third-party
company or the likeness of the City of Winter Garden via email or social media about vending at a city
event, it is fraudulent solicitation and do NOT engage in providing information or any form of payment. For questions and concerns, call Winter Garden Parks and Recreation Department: 407.656-
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