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2022 Parade Reporting Instructions

The excitement is building as we prepare for our 2022 MLK Grande Parade In Midtown Houston.  We are excited to have your organization’s  participation in our Parade.  Allow this letter to serve as your Official Parade Instructions.

The Parade date is January 17, 2022. The Theme for the 2022 MLK Grande  Parade is “Social Inclusion.”  The Parade Start Time is set for 10:00 am. Parade Check in time is  8:00 a.m.  Please make sure your organization is checked in NO LATER THAN 9:00A.M. The Registration and Check-in location is on The SE Corner Of San Jacinto Street & Holman Street-1200 Holman Street-Houston, Texas-77004.  The 2022 Parade will originate at the corner of Elgin & San Jacinto.  The parade route is approximately 1.5 miles and will last 2 hours.  For those groups that will be traveling via bus, Bus Parking has been designated for Fannin St Between Holman St And Alabama St (See Map Of Parade Route).

You will be responsible for picking  up your official parade line up position and number upon check-in @ the Check-In Point. Your assigned number must be prominently displayed during your participation in the parade. It may be part of a banner that precedes your parade entry or on your vehicle or float.

No alcoholic beverages will be allowed on or in any parade entry vehicle. No consumption of alcoholic beverages by parade participants will be allowed before or during  the  parade. Parade officials will monitor all entries.

No candy or any other materials will be allowed to be thrown on dropped from floats or other vehicles along the parade route by parade entries. Only participants on foot may hand candy or other items to parade spectators. To keep the children from running into the street candy distributors must walk at curbside to hand out candy. Please respect our concern for the safety of children.

For any further inquiries and questions you can contact us @ mlkgrandeparade@earthlink.net or via phone at 713-560-8328.

2022 MLK Grande Parade featured in Incline Magazine

14th Annual MLK Youth Parade 2020 Press Release

The 14th Annual MLK Youth Parade is scheduled for January 18, 2020 originating in Houston’s Midtown beginning promptly @ 12:00PM (CST).

The parade’s theme “The Color Of Unity” will emphasize a commitment to cultural diversity and inclusion that will be articulated throughout the parade’s production.

The MLK Youth Parade will be represented by more than 200 culturally diverse performing groups from across the U.S. and will feature twenty (20) award-winning marching bands.

For a complete parade line-up and/or additional information contact the MLK Grande Parade at 713-953-1633.

26th Annual MLK Grand Parade 2020 Press Release

The 26th Annual MLK Grande Parade is scheduled for January 20, 2020 originating in Houston’s Midtown beginning promptly @ 10:00AM (CST).

The parade’s theme “The Color Of Unity” will articulate and emphasize our strengths through diversity.

The parade is dedicated to the U.S. Army Air Corps 212th Pursuit Squadron “The Tuskegee Airmen”. In a salute to our parade theme the United States Air Force Honor Guard from Washington, D.C. and the United States Ceremonial Marching Band from Lackland AF Base from San Antonio will be the lead elements in the parade.

The Co-Grand Marshals are The Honorable Sylvia Garcia U.S. Congresswoman and The Honorable Dan Crenshaw U.S. Congressman. The 26th Annual MLK Grande Parade will also recognize and honor the architect of the MLK State Holiday Former State Representative The Honorable Ron Wilson.

The 26th Annual MLK Grande Parade will consist of more than 250 performance groups including 36 marching bands and 14 parade floats from across the nation.

300,000 spectators are expected. This is truly A MUST SEE EVENT.

For a complete parade line-up and/or additional information contact the MLK Grande Parade at 713-953-1633.

14th Annual MLK Youth Parade

The 14th Annual MLK Youth Parade is scheduled for January 18, 2020 originating in Houston’s Midtown beginning promptly @ 12:00 PM (CST).

The parade’s theme “The Color Of Unity” will emphasize a commitment to cultural diversity and inclusion that will be articulated throughout the parade’s production.

The MLK Youth Parade will be represented by more than 200 culturally diverse performing groups from across the U.S. and will feature twenty (20) award-winning marching bands.

For a complete parade line-up and/or additional information contact the MLK Youth Parade @ http://www.mlkgrandeparade.org or call 713-953-1633.

Contact: MLK Events Houston
Send an Email or call 713-953-1633

26th Annual MLK Grande Parade

The 26th Annual MLK Grande Parade is scheduled for January 20, 2020, originating in Houston’s Midtown beginning promptly @ 10:00 AM (CST).

The parade’s theme “The Color Of Unity” will articulate and emphasize our strengths through diversity.

300,000 spectators are expected. This is truly A MUST SEE EVENT.

For a complete parade line-up and/or additional information contact the MLK Grande Parade @ http://www.mlkgrandeparade.org or call 713-953-1633.

Contact: MLK Events Houston
Send an Email or call 713-953-1633

The excitement is building as we prepare for our 2020 MLK Youth Parade

The excitement is building as we prepare for our 2020 MLK Youth Parade. We are excited to have your organization participate in our MLK Events. Please Allow this letter to serve as your Official Parade Reporting Instructions.

The parade date is scheduled for January 18, 2020. The Theme for the 2019 Parade is “ The Color Of Unity”.
The parade march begins promptly @ 12:00 pm.
Parade Check in time is 10:00 a.m.
Please make sure your organization is checked in NO LATER THAN 11:00A.M.

The Registration and Check-in location is Near Houston Community College Central Campus-(1200 Holman Street-Houston, Texas-77004)

The 2020 Youth Parade will originate at the corner of Elgin & San Jacinto. The parade route is approximately 1.7 mile and will last 1.5 hours. For those groups that will be traveling via bus, Bus Parking has been designated on Caroline Street Between Mchlheny Street And Elgin Street. You will be responsible For picking up your official parade position number when your organization checks in. This number must be prominently displayed during your participation in the parade. It may be part of a banner that is carried in front of your entry or on your vehicle or float.

No alcoholic beverages will be allowed on or in any entry vehicle. No consumption of alcoholic beverages by parade participants will be allowed before or doing the parade. Parade officials will monitor all entries.

No candy or any other materials will be allowed to be thrown or dropped from floats or other vehicles along the parade route by parade entries. Only participants on foot may hand candy or other items to parade spectators. To keep the children from running into the street candy distributors must walk at curbside to hand out candy. Please respect our concern for the safety of children.
For Additional Information Log Onto www.mlkgrandeparade.org Or Call 713-953-1633

Charles Stamps, Chairman And CEO

2020 MLK Grande Parade In Midtown Houston

The excitement is building as we prepare for our 2020 MLK Grande Parade In Midtown Houston. We are excited to have your organization’s participate in our Parade. Allow this letter to serve as your Official Parade Instructions.

The parade date is January 20, 2020. The Theme for the 2019 Parade is “The Color Of Unity”. The Parade Start Time is set for 10:00 am. Parade Check in time is 8:00 a.m. Please make sure your organization is checked in NO LATER THAN 9:00A.M. The Registration and Check-in location is on The SE Corner Of San Jacinto Street & Holman Street-1200 Holman Street-Houston, Texas-77004. The 2020 Parade will originate at the corner of Elgin & San Jacinto. The parade route is approximately 1.5 miles
and will last 2 hours. For those groups that will be traveling via bus, Bus Parking has been designated On Caroline St Between Mchlheny St And Elgin Street (See Map Of Parade Route).

You will be responsible for picking up your official parade line up position number when your organization registers @ Check-In Point . Your assigned number must be prominently displayed during your participation in the parade. It may be part of a banner that is carried in front of your entry or on your vehicle or float.

No alcoholic beverages will be allowed on or in any entry vehicle. No consumption of alcoholic beverages by parade participants will be allowed before or during the parade. Parade officials will monitor all entries.

No candy or any other materials will be allowed to be thrown on dropped from floats or other vehicles along the parade route by parade entries. Only participants on foot may hand candy or other items to parade spectators. To keep the children from running into the street candy distributors must walk at curbside to hand out candy. Please respect our concern for the safety of children.
For any further inquiries and questions you can contact us @ mlkgrandeparade@earthlink.net or via phone at 713-953-1633.

The 25 th Annual MLK Grande Parade Is Scheduled For January 21, 2019

The 25 th Annual MLK Grande Parade Is Scheduled For January 21, 2019 Originating In Houston’s Midtown Beginning Promptly @ 10:00AM (CST).

The Parade’s Theme “It Takes A Village” Will Articulate And Emphasize Our Strengths Through Diversity.

The Co-Grand Marshals for the 25 th Annual MLK Grande Parade-Houston Are 2 Time Emmy Award Winner TV Producer Rushion McDonald, Grammy Award Winner Kim Gagne, Steve Harvey Morning Show Producer, The Honorable Bill King, Former Mayor Of Kemah, TX-Businessman/Philanthropist, And Tony Buzbee, Attorney/Philanthropist.

In Keeping With Our Traditions, We Will Also Honor And Salute Our Immediate Past Co-Grand Marshals Grammy Award Winner Yolanda Adams And Former Heavy Weight Boxing Champion George Foreman.

Special Recognition With Be Given To The Architect Of The MLK Holiday-Texas, The Honorable Ronald W. Wilson-Architect Of The Texas MLK Holiday, And Immediate Past Honorees Civil Rights Attorney Benjamin Crump, And Attorney Ricky Anderson.

In Celebration Of The MLK Grande Parade’s 25 th Anniversary The MLK Grande Parade Will Commemorate The 50 th Anniversary Of The Death Of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. By Having Representation From Every State And U.S. Territories And Will Feature Fifty (50) Nationally

Recognized Marching Bands Lead By The University Of Houston Marching Band And The Langston University Marching Band And Twenty Five (25) Parade Floats/Motorized Displays.

300,000 Spectators Are Expected. This Is Truly A MUST SEE EVENT.

For A Complete Parade Line-up And/Or Additional Information Contact The MLK Grande
Parade @ https://www.mlkgrandeparade.org Or Call 713-953-1633

The annual MLK Grande Parade celebrates its 25th year

With Thanksgiving rapidly approaching, the season is among us… Parade season that is and, the country’s biggest float fanfare, the Macy’s Day parade kicks it all off, followed by the Rose Parade and with the third largest parade in the country, the MLK Grande Parade carrying the baton into next year.

This year marks a milestone for the annual MLK Grande Parade, celebrating its 25th year marching in the name of the lauded civil rights leader.

The Co-Grand Marshals for the 25th Annual MLK Grande Parade-Houston are Grammy Award Winner Kim Gagne, Steve Harvey Show Producer and award winning gospel Recording Artist Brian Courtney Wilson.

300,000 Spectators are expected at the annual MLK Grande Parade which consists of 15 Parade floats & 30 Marching bands. The 25th Annual MLK Grande Parade Is Scheduled For January 21, 2019 Originating In Houston’s Midtown Beginning Promptly @ 10:00AM (CST).

In keeping with traditions, the organization will honor and salute the immediate past Co-Grand Marshals, Grammy Award winner Yolanda Adams and Former Heavy Weight Boxing Champion George Foreman.

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