City seeks volunteers for parade and festival
Long Beach, CA – The City of Long Beach and Office of Sixth District Councilwoman Dr. Suely Saro proudly present the 2024 Martin Luther King, Jr. Parade and Celebration, a family-friendly event honoring the life, values and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., taking place Saturday, Jan. 13, 2024, in Central Long Beach.
"For over 30 years, our Martin Luther King, Jr. Parade and Celebration has brought together friends, family and neighbors to celebrate the life and achievements of Dr. King,” said Mayor Rex Richardson. “We look forward to spending an inspirational afternoon with our community, as we honor his legacy.”
The annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Parade and Celebration has become a longstanding tradition that celebrates the diverse community of Central Long Beach. This festival serves to honor and keep alive the many values of Dr. King through arts, remembrance and meaningful perspectives. The 2024 festivities will begin with the parade kickoff at 10 a.m. at the intersection of Martin Luther King, Jr. Avenue and Anaheim Street, followed by the park celebration from noon to 5 p.m. at Martin Luther King Jr. Park (1950 Lemon Ave.). The park celebration will include a main stage with live entertainment, kid zone, food and merchandise vendors, and more.
“We look forward to presenting this annual celebration again for our community,” said Sixth District Councilwoman Dr. Suely Saro. “Each year this event serves as a reminder of our nation’s past and an inspirational hope for our future as we honor and celebrate the impactful life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.”
The City is looking for friendly, eager and enthusiastic volunteers to help support the parade and festival. Volunteers must be 18 years or older and responsibilities include standing at barricades to ensure the safety and enjoyment of parade participants and spectators, staffing the information booth, trash collection, and general assistance with event set up and break down. Residents, local businesses, nonprofit organizations and community groups interested in volunteering in the Martin Luther King, Jr. Parade and Celebration can find more information and sign up for volunteer shifts via the online registration link.
More information about the parade and celebration will be available at a later date at longbeach.gov/mlkparade/.
About the City of Long Beach Long Beach is nestled along the Southern California coast and home to approximately 466,000people. As an award-winning full-service charter city, Long Beach offers the amenities of a metropolitan city while maintaining a strong sense of individual and diverse neighborhoods, culture and community. With a bustling downtown and over six miles of scenic beaches, Long Beach is a renowned tourist and business destination and home to the iconic Queen Mary, nationally recognized Aquarium of the Pacific and Long Beach Airport, award-winning Long Beach Convention and Entertainment Center and world-class Port of Long Beach.
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