Officials said the livestreamed celebration will feature local entertainment including the University of Houston marching band, Booker T. Washington High School student performances and historical footage from previous parades. The stream can be accessed at www.htvhouston.net and at www.facebook.com/originalmlkdayparade.
Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner and Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo will serve as this year’s grand marshals, according to a press release.
During the live event, a drive-thru donation drop-off site will be located at MacGregor Park, 5225 Calhoun Road, Houston. Blankets, water, diapers, baby wipes, toothbrushes, soap, deodorant, socks, coats and other essentials will be collected and later distributed to two local nonprofits—the World Youth Foundation and St. John’s Downtown Church. Register here to donate.
This will be the 43rd annual event known as the nation’s original MLK Day parade sanctioned by Martin Luther King Sr. in 1978, according to officials. Learn more at www.originalmlkparade.org.
