MIAMI – On Monday, Jan. 15, we are honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on what would have been his 95th birthday.
The annual MLK Day parade in Miami kicked off at 11 a.m.
“It’s about the civil rights and the legacy that he left behind for us to pass on to the next generation (so) that they can accomplish their goals in life. You know, just keep the faith,” one attendee Dennis James said about what the day means to him.
The 47th annual parade started at Northwest 54th Street and 10th Avenue and continued eight miles to 32nd Avenue.
The parade route followed the same route King took during his frequent engagements in Miami during the Civil Rights Movement.
“There are more than 100 entries that include corporate floats; federal, state, and local officials; police and military units; historic pioneers; high school and college marching bands; dance and drill teams; equestrians; classic and exotic cars; motorcycles; historic MD transit bus; civic, church, community, and veteran groups; and trade unions,” according to a press release on the event.
Local 10′s Betty Davis participated in the parade this year, streaming the “Bettycam” exclusively on Local10.com.
The livestream of the parade was followed by the two-hour Local 10 special “We Have a Dream.”
The television event honored the life and legacy of King, with interviews and personal recollections from inspirational and notable guests, including Oprah Winfrey, Misty Copeland, U.S. Sen. Cory Booker and many, many others.
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