Martin Luther King Jr. Parade
January 18, 2025 @ 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Celebrate our history as Dublin GA commemorates Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. in the 29th Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Parade on Saturday, January 18th at 11 AM in Downtown Dublin GA. With over 175 entries, Dublin’s Martin Luther King, Jr. Parade has historically been the second largest in Georgia!
Be Part Of History
Make history with your own float as the parade marches down Telfair Street through Downtown Dublin to the Bellevue historic district.
The application fee for the MLK Parade is $50. Fill out form to mail HERE. Fill out an online form HERE.
The deadline for entries is December 16th, 2024.
The theme for this year’s parade is: “Mission Possible: Protecting Freedom, Justice, and Democracy in the Spirit of Nonviolence”. Please incorporate the theme with your entry. Decorated FLOATS are strongly encouraged!
In honor of Dr. King’s legacy of service through his philosophy of nonviolence, and service to humanity, all group leaders are encouraged to emphasize the importance of your members and their families coming out and viewing the Martin Luther King, Jr. Parade on January 18th, 2025, one positive method of helping to keep Dr. King’s legacy alive.
For more information, call Royce J. Hall at 478-697-1107, Laura Irwin at 478-278-1828, James Holder at 478-697-1366, or Nadine Hunt at 478-697-1107.
Dublin Connection
On April 17, 1944, the Colored Elks Clubs of Georgia held their state convention at First African Baptist Church in Dublin and sponsored an essay contest. A 15 year old student from Booker T. Washington High School in Atlanta delivered a speech entitled “The Negro and the Constitution.” Little did the audience realize, they were witnessing the first public speech by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and the start of the Civil Rights Movement.
Be a part of history participating in the annual Oratorical Speech Contest. Contest packet and theme coming soon!
For more information on Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and his connection to Dublin’s First African Baptist Church, click HERE!
