Are there two MLK parades in Houston?

The Original MLK Parade returned to in-person festivities this year after going virtual in 2021 due to COVID-19. Meanwhile, the MLK Grande Parade, a separate event held in Midtown, also went back to in-person this year. The parade dates back to 1995 and was founded by Charles Stamps.

What time is MLK parade in Houston?

10 a.m.
2020. According to Houston police, the Original Parade will start with a ceremony at 9:30 a.m. from City Hall. The actual parade will start at 10 a.m. at the intersection of Smith and Lamar Streets.

Will there be a MLK parade in Houston?

Day and watch the 42nd Annual Original MLK Day Parade in January 2020, two months before the COVID-19 pandemic upended life in Houston. The event went virtual in 2021, but will return in 2022. Both of Houston’s parades celebrating Martin Luther King Jr.

Where can I volunteer on MLK Day in Houston?

Here are opportunities to get involved in the Houston area:

• MLK Day of Service at Houston Food Bank.
• 43rd Annual Original MLK Day Virtual Experience & Live Parade of Giving.
• MLK Day of Service.
• MLK Jr.
• MLK Afternoon of Service.
• Emancipation Park Conservancy MLK Day of Service.
• Martin Luther King Day of Service.

Where is MLK parade in Houston?

The 44th Annual Original MLK Day Parade will begin at 10 a.m., Monday, Jan. 17, starting at the intersection of Smith and Lamar streets in downtown Houston. Vanessa E. Wyche, director of NASA’s Johnson Space Center, will serve as the 2022 parade grand marshal.

What is there to do on MLK Day in Houston?

7 Ways to Celebrate Martin Luther King, Jr. Day in Houston

• Rothko Chapel’s 2022 Martin Luther King Birthday Celebration.
• MLK Jr.
• 44th Annual MLK Day Parade and Festival- Downtown.
• Afro-Atlantic Histories Exhibit at The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston.
• 28th Annual MLK Grande Parade- Midtown.
• MLK Day 24 Hour Rebuild.

How can I help Houston?

How To Help Out in Houston Right Now

1. Wesley Community Center.
2. Target Hunger.
3. Star of Hope Mission.
4. Kendra Scott.
5. Gulf Coast Regional Blood Center.
6. West Houston Assistance Ministries.
7. Gallery Furniture.
8. Harris County Public Health.

Where is the Martin Luther King parade in Houston?

Martin Luther King, Jr. as The Black Heritage Society Organization presents the 44th Original MLK Day Parade in Downtown. The parade will take begin on the corner of Smith and Lamar. Following the parade, enjoy the MLK Festival at City Hall until 5:00pm.

What time is the parade in Houston?

The parade starts at 10 am and will include decorative floats, local celebrities, marching bands, and thousands of trail riders. As always, the event is free so don’t miss out on this fun Houston tradition! View parade route.

Is the Martin Luther King parade canceled today?

King. The premier annual event to mark Martin Luther King Jr. Day in Los Angeles has been canceled for the second time due to the COVID-19 pandemic, to avoid any chance of sponsoring a super-spreader event. Stay informed about local news and weather in Southern California.

What time is the Art Car parade in Houston?

The parade lasts about 2 hours, from 2pm-4pm. With picturesque views of the Houston skyline and all the eye candy rolling by, it’ll be over before you know it, so make sure you get there for the whole thing!

What time does the art car parade start in Houston?

Houston’s largest free public event returns Saturday in early April 2023, from 12:00 to 4:00 p.m.! Community groups, public and private schools, and professional organizations have become regular participants.