The City of Lakeland Staff and Parade Committee would like to invite your group and/or organization to participate in the Annual Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Parade: Saturday, January 15, 2022, at 11:00 a.m. (units stage at 9:00 a.m.). As our Parade continues to grow and improve in quality and content, this year’s theme is “Dream, Vision, Unity”. The route will be from 14th Street to Providence and 10th Street ending on Martin Luther King, Jr. Avenue and 2nd Street.
This is an excellent way to promote your organization at a minimal cost. Entries are limited, so do submit your application early. Nothing can be given out along the route (candy or literature).
Review the application below carefully and complete the application and narrative completely. Submit your application and narrative online. Participant waivers and entry fees are due by December 10, 2021 to: (Checks made payable to City of Lakeland Attn:. MLK Parade)
Attn: Martin Luther King Jr. Parade
Simpson Park Community Center
1725 Martin Luther King, Jr. Avenue
Lakeland, Florida 33805
On behalf of the City of Lakeland and Parade Committee, we would like to say, "Thank you" for your continuous support of this event. We look forward to seeing you at the Packet Pickup and Information Meeting on Tuesday, January 11, 2022, at 6:00 p.m. The meeting will be located at ColemanBush Building, 1104 Martin Luther King, Jr. Avenue, Lakeland, Florida 33805.
Questions can be directed to MLKParade@Lakelandgov.net or call (863) 834-2577 or (863) 834-3350.
Cordially Yours,
City of Lakeland - Martin Luther King Jr. Parade Committee