MLK Day Parade - 2010

Today I visited the Martin Luther King, Jr. Parade in Downtown Orlando, FL. The atmosphere was very rich and uplifting and there was a great turnout! It is wonderful to see the parade grow each year, every time bringing more and more nationalities together. Today was the 26th annual parade - motto: "Let's Take The Next Step." The parade was hosted by Myra J. of the Tom Joyner Morning Show, and lasted from 10am to 12pm.

There was so much to see and one can easily get caught up in the atmosphere...it did not feel like "work" at all. Bands, step shows, food, vendors, the list goes on. Most memorable is the sea of smiling faces, and a surprising amount of adults above the age of 25 hawking for candy!!!

Martin Luther King, Jr. Day is next Monday (third Monday of each January). It is one of four United States federal holidays to commemorate an individual person. His birthday is January 15th.

Performer from the Jones High School Band