Hello... HELLO & Good Morning, Internet World! We have some wonderful news to share. The City of Lakeland is gearing up for their upcoming 2023 MLK Parade. Registration is now open to those who would like to participate! Our MLK Committee is looking for talent to showcase their skills at this wonderful day of celebration, such as: Marching Bands, Step Teams, Dance Squads, Drumlines, Sororities, Fraternities, and more. The Annual Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Parade theme is “Our History is Our Future. Protect It & Preserve It”. Everything will kick off on Saturday, January 21st, 2023, at 1:00 p.m. Route will start at 14th Street and Providence Rd., headed south to 10th Street, then east on 10th Street, then South on Martin Luther King, Jr. Avenue, ending at 2nd Street near the Coleman Bush Building. This year's event is going to be Bigger than Big because not only is the City of Lakeland celebrating MLK on this day but throughout the entire month of January. Just to name a few of the activities - Classic Car Show, Jazz in The Park and more. MEGA! So, entities, organizations and/or performing groups can register now as spots are limited @ https://www.lakelandgov.net/departments/parks-recreation-and-cultural-arts/martin-luther-king-jr-parade/. Click on “Apply” at the bottom of the page to register. FYI - here's a short video of how-to signing up. https://vimeo.com/734812914/141f138d8b. #marchingbands #drumline #stepteams #danceteams #dancesquads #steppers #sorority #fraternities #fraternitiesandsororities #bcu #blackhistoricalfigures #dubcarshow #jazz #smallbusinessowners #entrepreneur #lakeland #lakelandflorida #cityoflakeland #polkcounty #polkcountyfl #centralflorida #centralfloridaevents #bethunecookman #bethune #famu #floridaamuniversity #spellman #spellmancollege #blackhistoricalcolleges (at Coleman Bush Building) https://www.instagram.com/p/CkGImqlL8Hi/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=
