MLK Day Parade

The MLK Day parade previously scheduled for Monday, Jan. 18, has been rescheduled to Saturday, Feb. 6. To commemorate the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and in recognition of his life-long efforts toward social justice and equality, the City will host this reverse-style, drive-thru parade in downtown Tallahassee from noon to 2 p.m.

The uniquely formatted parade will take place along Monroe Street between Tennessee Street and Pensacola Street. Participants, which include a diverse and energetic mix of floats, exhibits and entertainment, will be stationary along either side of the road. To experience the parade, spectators will travel in their vehicles southbound along the parade route.

View Parade Map 

Tennessee Street will remain open to through traffic only. Spectators will need to access the parade route from the left-hand, southbound lane of Monroe Street only. Signage, as well as TPD officers, will help guide vehicles through the parade area.

Host Organization – City of Tallahassee, including:

Department of Diversity & Inclusion

Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Aftfairs

Tallahassee Police Department

Tallahassee Fire Department

Electric and Natural Gas Utilities

Underground Utilities and Public Infrastructure

StarMetro

Participating Organizations: 

Big Bend Habitat for Humanity, Inc

Cumulus

Elder Care Services (Senior Volunteers)

FAMU Gospel Choir

John G. Riley Center & Museum for African American History and Culture (JGRCM)

Kenny Hill Band

Killearn UMC ( Present - Grow - Serve)

Leon County School District

Leon County Supervisor of Elections

Lofty Pursuits Community Marching Band (We are Family)

NAACP (1st VP)

Omega Lamp Lighters (Light of the World)

Omega Psi Phi 

Rickards Football Team

RockStar Ravens Cheer Squad

Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc., Mu Mu Sigma Almnae Chapter (NPHC - DIvine 9)

Tallahassee NIghts Live

Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. (Alpha Upsilon Zeta Chapter)