45th Annual Original MLK Parade and MLK Festival at Houston City Hall

The 45th Annual Original MLK Parade will begin at 10 a.m., Mon., Jan. 16, starting at the intersection of Smith and Lamar streets in downtown Houston. Mayor Sylvester Turner will serve as the 2023 parade grand marshal. Co-grand marshals are Dr. Camille Cash and Rev. Dr. Derek King with a memorial tribute to John W. Bland. See the parade route here.

Following the 45th Original MLK Jr. Parade in Downtown, make your way over to at Hermann Square in front of City Hall for the MLK Festival. The fest will include live music, kid-friendly activities, vendors, food trucks, and more. Find more information here.