SPECIAL EVENTS

The MLK Parade Foundation–Houston will host its 15th Annual MLK Grande Parade-Houston  on Monday, January 19, 2009 in Downtown-Houston beginning @ 10:00AM, and will be kicked-off by a Military Flyover.

The Parade’s Theme The Color of Unity will emphasize Cultural Diversity, and will feature more than Thirty (30) Award Winning Marching Bands from across The Nation.

The 2009 MLK Grande Parade will be led by The 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing Marching Band–Cherry Point, N.C., The Divine Land Marching Band (Chinese) - Southern United States,The University Of Houston"Cougar"Marching Band, and The Willowridge High School"Mighty Eagle"Marching Band.

The Honorees for the 15th Annual MLK Grande Parade-Houston will be recognized for their commitments to excellence in Community service, and will include Public Servants, U.S. Congresswoman Sheila Jackson-Lee and Houston City Council Member, Peter Brown.

The Co-Grand Marshals for the 15th Annual MLK Grande Parade-Houston are Platinum Grammy Award winner Chamillionaire, Local Businessman/Philanthropist, Douglas M.Horn and Publisher/ Motivational Speaker, Dr.Anthony Taylor.

The 2009 MLK Grande Parade will consist of more than 25,000 Parade participants, and will have Duration of Three (3) Hours along a 1.5 Mi Parade Route. The 15th Annual MLK Grande Parade-Houston is expected to attract more than 300,000 Spectators.

Click here to view parade route.