MIAMI — The City of Miami is honoring the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Monday with its 49th annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day Parade.
The parade will begin at 11 a.m., along Northwest 54th Street, bringing together marching bands, community groups, civic leaders and local organizations in a celebration centered on this year’s theme, “Mentoring the Dream!”
Organizers say the event highlights Dr. King’s vision of empowerment through leadership, education and service to future generations.
Following the parade, the celebration will continue with afternoon festivities at Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Park, offering families and community members an opportunity to come together in fellowship and reflection.
Drivers should plan ahead, as several street closures will be in effect.
- NW 54th Street will be closed from NW 6th Court to NW 19th Avenue. (Drivers can use NW 53rd Street to travel north of the route and NW 55th Street to travel south.)
- Closures will begin at 7:30 a.m., though NW 12th Avenue and NW 17th Avenue will remain open in both directions until 9 a.m.
- The entire parade route will be closed to all vehicular traffic starting at 9 a.m.
Police officers will be stationed throughout the area to assist drivers and pedestrians. Officials encourage the use of alternate routes, public transportation, or ridesharing when traveling near the parade route.
Streets are expected to begin reopening in phases around 2 p.m., with normal traffic conditions resuming by approximately 5 p.m.
Organizers invite the community to attend and take part in one of Miami’s longest-running tributes to Dr. King’s enduring legacy.
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