Elizabethtown – Preparations have begun for the 29th annual parade honoring the birthday of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. to be held in Elizabethtown, North Carolina on Monday, January 16, 2017 at 11:00 am.
Martin Luther King Day celebrates the life and accomplishment of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. MLK promoted Civil Rights through nonviolent civil disobedience. He is perhaps best known for his “I have a dream…” speech in 1963. He was assassinated in 1968. Martin Luther King, Jr. day became a federally recognized holiday in 1983. The first year this holiday was observed was 1986, and not by all states. In 2000 it became a nationally observed holiday in all states. Martin Luther King Jr. Day takes place on the third Monday of January each year.
Community, civic and school organizations, band, step-teams, drill team, queens and/or kings etc. are invited to participate. Call (910) 645-4995 for float and other information.
The line-up starts 9:00 AM at 805 West Broad Street; Elizabethtown,