MLK The Power of a Dream Parade Weekend Celebration

Celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day at the annual MLK The Power of a Dream Parade Weekend Celebration in downtown St. Pete! This is the nation's longest-running parade honoring MLK in history.

Monday, Jan. 19: MLK The Power of a Dream Parade

Join St. Pete for one of the nation's longest-running MLK parades! The parade travels through downtown St. Petersburg on a route that will culminate at Tropicana Field. The parade will feature floats, marching bands, cultural performances, and a vibrant show of unity and diversity. Pinellas County Commissioner Rene Flowers has been named the grand marshal, honoring her leadership and longstanding commitment to service.

This year’s parade will feature two distinguished HBCU marching bands — Tuskegee University and Alabama A&M University. The parade will also include a special appearance by the Wendell Scott Foundation, showcasing a historic Wendell Scott race car honoring the legacy of the first African American NASCAR driver and team owner to win at the sport’s highest level.

Parade Route: West on 1st Ave. S from 3rd St. S to 16th St. S, then south on 16th St. to 3rd Ave. S