The Brief
- Two major MLK Day parades are happening today in Tampa and St. Petersburg, drawing tens of thousands of people across the Bay Area.
- Both celebrations feature venerated marching bands, dancers, and tributes to the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
TAMPA – Communities across the Tampa Bay area are coming together today to honor the life, work, and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., with two of the region’s largest MLK Day parades taking place in Tampa and St. Petersburg.
Tens of thousands of people attend MLK Day celebrations across the Bay Area every year, making today one of the biggest days of community events and reflection.
St. Petersburg MLK Day Parade
One of the nation’s longest running MLK Day parades kicks off on Monday morning in downtown St. Petersburg.
The theme for the 39th Annual St. Pete MLK Parade is “The Power of A Dream.” The parade features two distinguished HBCU marching bands from Tuskegee University and Alabama A&M University.
The parade also includes a special appearance by the Wendell Scott Foundation, showcasing an historic race car that honors the legacy of Wendell Scott, the first African American driver to win at NASCAR’s highest level.…