The "I Have a Dream" speech is one of the most unforgettable speeches in American history. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s legacy is celebrated with parades, art, music and culture throughout DFW.
1. 26th Annual Elite News MLK Parade and Festival
What: The 26th annual Elite News MLK Day at Fair Park will feature 200 entries such as floats, marching bands, color guards, drill teams, clowns, vehicles, walkers and more. The festival in Fair Park's Tower Building will feature a health fair, a gospel concert, poetry and story telling performances, a fashion show, children's activities, vendor booths and more.
When: January 16, 2012 at 10 a.m.
Where: Fair Park, 1300 Robert B. Cullum Blvd., Dallas
2. 2012 Plano MLK Day
The City of Plano has a lot of events planed or MLK Day 2012. Follow the link for complete details.3. A Tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. 2012
What: 29th Annual Black Music and the Civil Rights Movement Concert. This moving tribute reflects on Dr. King and the Civil Rights Movement of the 1960s and celebrates a new nationwide spirit of continuance change with potent film footage, narration, music and dance. The concert features Grammy winners, and special guest artists Chrisette Michele and Ledisi.
When: 7:30 p.m. Sunday, January 15, 2012
Where: Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center, Downtown Dallas Arts District, 2501 Flora Street
Tickets: $15-$30
4. MLK 2012 Parade Carrollton
What: Parade. Celebrate Martin Luther King, Jr. Day by watching a parade through Carrollton.
When: January 14, 2012 at 10 a.m.
Where: Celebrate Martin Luther King, Jr. Day by watching a parade through Carrollton. The parade will start on Jamestown Street (behind Carrollton City Hall) and proceed west to Josey Lane; south on Josey Lane to Keller Springs; east on Keller Springs to Kelly Boulevard; south on Kelly Boulevard to end at Ted Polk Middle School at 2001 Kelly Boulevard. The parade is sponsored by Christ Community Connections, in partnership with the City of Carrollton.
5. Arlington's "Sharing the Dream" Celebration 2012
The Martin Luther King Jr. “Sharing the Dream” Awards Banquet is 6:30 p.m. on January 13, 2012, Dinner, entertainment, scholarships and awards. A community dialogue between four change agents and their unique perspectives on the theme, “Change Begins With Me.” Celebrity Emcee is NBC5's Deborah Ferguson. Complimentary valet.
6. 2012 Fort Worth MLK Parade
What: The annual Martin Luther King Jr. Birthday Celebration Parade/March/Rally will commemorate the legacy of Dr. King and feature marching bands, floats and decorated vehicles.
When: January 16, 2012 at 11 a.m.
Where: Downtown Outdoor Events District. Assemble on East side of Convention Center (12th & Commerce) and ending at Convention Center Plaza. The parade is followed by the Cowboys of Color Rodeo at 2 p.m., Will Rogers.
An annual MLK Awards Banquet takes place on January 14, 2012 at TCC-Trinity River Campus in Downtown Fort Worth with a reception at 6 p.m., followed by the program at 7 p.m. This is the 27th year for the banquet, individual tickets are $50.
