After three decades of hosting two separate parades honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Houston will finally celebrate with one unified event in January 2026. Mayor John Whitmire announced an ...

Houston to have unified MLK Day parade in 2026 after holding two events for decades The unified parade will take place on Monday, Jan. 19. There had been two MLK Day parades in Houston since 1995.

Debra Banies raises her fist during the annual MLK Parade through downtown Houston, Saturday, Feb. 10, 2024. The city of Houston and the Black Heritage Society Inc. partnered together to present ...

City of Houston solid waste management employees wave as they ride on a float during the 47th Annual “Original” MLK Jr. Day Parade on Monday, Jan. 20, 2025 in Houston.

Martin Luther King Jr. Day parade leaders said events on Monday will proceed as usual, despite a looming cold front. King was assassinated in 1968 at age 39. Next Monday would’ve been his 95th ...

Houston will hold its annual Martin Luther King Jr. Parade on Jan. 20, starting at 10 a.m. The parade will begin at the corner of Smith and McKinney streets, in front of Houston City Hall, located ...

“The MLK Parade is a celebration of Houston’s diversity and our collective commitment to justice and equality. It’s a day to honor the past and inspire the future,” Turner often said.

The Houston MLK Day parade is one of the oldest in the nation. Of course, it’s about having fun, but most importantly it’s about keeping alive the mission Dr. King set out on decades ago.

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- The Original MLK Jr. Day Parade celebrated its sapphire anniversary as thousands gathered in downtown Houston on Monday to honor Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

“The MLK Parade is a celebration of Houston’s diversity and our collective commitment to justice and equality. It’s a day to honor the past and inspire the future,” Turner often said.