Tag: MLK Parade
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Long Beach: Honoring MLK Legacy, Living the Dream
By Dianne Anderson Volunteers, by the hundreds at the local level, or hundreds of thousands nationally, are rolling up their sleeves for MLK Day, not just with cerebral reflections, but living the dream through action. This year’s Long Beach Martin Luther King, Jr. Parade and Celebration has over 80 parade entries, including churches, schools, nonprofits, ... -
LBC Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Parade & Celebration
By Dianne Anderson Pulling together hundreds of volunteers to serve thousands of Long Beachers for a day of endless attractions, live entertainment, food, health resources, and a kidzone is no small feat. Add to that all the glam of twirlers, gleam of steppers, floats, grand marshals and band marchers who are living the dream of ... -
MLK Day: Celebrating “The Man – The Legacy”
The San Bernardino Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. parade was an informative and educational event for the entire community to enjoy. The day consisted of parade activities followed by entertainment and a vendor extravaganza showcasing local talent, an art walk, food, classic cars, and celebrity guests including actor Lawrence Hilton-Jacobs and iconic rap group JJ ... -
S.B. Westside MLK Day Parade and Extravaganza
By Dianne Anderson With all the dazzle, the twirling, the stepping, the horses, headliners and classic cars, MLK Day is always special, but this year, probably more so because the big family extravaganza and parade is finally happening face to face. It’s the first big real-time community celebration since pre-pandemic. “We’ve been stagnant. There’s nothing ...