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Jacksonville’s 45th annual MLK Holiday Parade kicks off Monday. Here’s what to know before you go
- The Jacksonville MLK Parade marks its 45th year, kicking off Monday at 11 a.m. from EverBank Stadium Lot E and drawing hundreds downtown to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
- Participants include local marching bands, dance troupes, and floats that highlight King's message of unity and equality across the region.
- City officials anticipate a large downtown turnout; while conditions will be chilly, they expect weather less extreme than last year's.
- Attendees are advised to dress warmly ahead of a chilly downtown forecast.
- News4JAX will stream the parade for viewers unable to attend in person, ensuring broad access to the celebration.
- A scholarship to Edward Waters University was awarded during the event, supporting access to higher education.
- The parade starts at 11 a.m. from Lot E at EverBank Stadium and travels west on Bay Street before turning north on Market Street.
- Last year's event was postponed to February due to dangerously cold and icy conditions; this year’s forecast was milder but still chilly.
- The celebration honors Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s life and legacy in the Jacksonville region, reinforcing his message of inclusion.
- Following the parade, James Weldon Johnson Park hosts a full day of events, including a children's zone, arts and crafts, and live entertainment.
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