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The Martin Luther King Parade Foundation, Inc., in partnership with the City of Tampa, is thrilled to announce updates for the 2024 parade and activities honoring the life and legacy of Civil Rights Leader Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
This year's theme, “Passing the Torch,” emphasizes engaging the next generation in social justice. The Foundation is set to reveal its Signature Sponsor, a newly launched youth program, and offer unique participation opportunities for the community in the 2024 MLK Black-Tie Gala and City of Tampa MLK Jr. Parade.
The Gala, set for Friday, January 5, 2024, will feature Tampa's own R&B star Trumaine Lamar. Speaking about the event, the Martin Luther King Parade Foundation said, "We are excited to have Trumaine Lamar perform at our gala as we come together to celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr."
The City of Tampa MLK Jr. Parade, scheduled for Monday, January 15, 2024, will be led by Grand Marshal Gwen Miller, former Chairwoman of the Tampa City Council and the first African American woman elected to the Tampa City Council. The parade will showcase the renowned bands from Florida A&M University, Bethune-Cookman University, and Edward Waters University, alongside more than 100 participating groups.
Highlighting the significance of having Gwen Miller as the Grand Marshal, the Martin Luther King Parade Foundation stated, "Gwen Miller's dedication to public service and her historic achievements make her the perfect choice to lead our parade. We are honored to have her as our Grand Marshal."
The MLK Jr. Parade is sponsored by Florida Blue and TECO, with additional support from various organizations including the Tampa Hillsborough Expressway Authority, Mosaic, Rebein Brothers Law, USAA, Amazon Black Employees Network, AT&T, Grow Financial, Tampa Bay Lightning, Tampa Bay Rays, Bank of Tampa, Women's Council of Bay Area Association of Realtists, and Media Partner 101.5 The Vibe. The parade has received significant backing from corporate leaders in the community.
Representatives from the MLK, Jr., Foundation and Visit Tampa Bay will host a press conference on Friday, December 15, at 10 a.m. outside the Tampa Municipal Office Building to announce the 2024 MLK Jr. Parade. Media outlets are invited to attend.
With these exciting developments, the 2024 MLK Jr. Parade promises to be a memorable celebration of the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. The Foundation's efforts to engage the next generation and honor the contributions of African Americans in Tampa are commendable. It is an event that brings the community together to celebrate and continue the important work of Dr. King in promoting equality and social justice.
For more information, please contact the Martin Luther King Parade Foundation at 306 East Jackson Street, Tampa, Florida 33602 or call (813) 274-8211.
For additional details, please follow this link: https://www.tampa.gov/news/2023-12/exciting-developments-2024-mlk-jr-parade-133276
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