Sixth District Councilmember Dee Andrews and the Long Beach Department of Parks, Recreation & Marine are seeking sponsorship, parade participants, vendors, performers, and volunteers for the 27th annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Peace & Unity Parade and Celebration, which will take place Saturday, Jan. 17, 2015. The parade will kick off at 10:30am at the intersection of Martin Luther King, Jr. Avenue and Anaheim Street. The celebration will follow, from noon to 5pm, at Martin Luther King Jr. Park, 1950 Lemon Ave.
The Martin Luther King, Jr. Parade and Celebration commemorate the courage, humility and ultimate sacrifice of the historical civil rights activist, according to Andrews’s office. The parade honors King’s life and dedication to service by showcasing schools, organizations and community groups that strive to keep his timeless values alive. “This parade and celebration is the highlight of our city,” Andrews said. “For years, it has renewed our communities with its visions of peace and brotherhood.”
The celebration, which will be free to the public, will be an afternoon of music featuring the work of artists whose vision coincides with King’s voice for justice, peace and civil rights, according to Andrews’s office. The celebration will also feature Dreamland, an entire area dedicated to youth to uphold King’s legacy. The youth area has a variety of activities for kids that include free carnival rides, arts & crafts booth, and an entertainment stage.
Currently, applications are being accepted for sponsorship, parade participants, vendors, performers, and volunteers. Community groups and organizations are encouraged to participate. The parade application fee is $85, and vendor fees range from $150 to $350. For more information call (562) 570-6816.
Source: 6th District Council office
