Martin Luther King, Jr. left behind a legacy that will forever be imitated and remembered. The words he spoke - as well as the things he did - have inspired thousands of people from an array of cultures throughout decades of time to be a people of peace and justice. In honor of his life, the City of Long Beach is hosting the 23rd Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Peace and Unity Parade Celebration this Saturday, January 15. The parade will kick off at 10:30 a.m. at Martin Luther King, Jr. Avenue and Anaheim Street, showcasing a variety of schools, organizations, and community groups. The parade will proceed to King Park, located at 1950 Lemon Avenue, where a multicultural celebration will take place from 12:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. "The Long Beach Martin Luther King, Jr. celebration has always been a grassroots event and I invite everyone to be a part of it," said Long Beach Sixth District Councilman Dee Andrews. Registration is required and parade parking will be available at Long Beach City College, located at Orange Avenue and PCH. For more information, or to register, call (562) 570-6816.
