Martin Luther King, Jr., Holiday Activities

Lafayette, LA, January 8, 2019 - The Martin Luther King, Jr., Holiday Committee of Lafayette has set the following activities and programs for January 19-21, 2019. 

Saturday, January 19, 2019

Musical Extravaganza                                                    1:00 p.m.

Martin Luther King Youth Pageant                                   4:00 p.m.

Sunday, January 20, 2019

Martin Luther King Holiday Parade                                  3:00 p.m.

Parade Marshal:  Mr. Greg Davis

The parade will start at the Martin Luther King Center, 309 Cora Street and process down MLKing Memorial Parkway (Willow Street) and conclude at the Clifton Chenier Center/Church of Philadelphia.

Individuals or groups desiring to participate in the parade are requested to contact Robert Benoit at 337-291-8703. 

Monday, January 21, 2019

Flag Raising/Opening Activities                                       8:30 a.m.

Community Luncheon Program                                     11:30 a.m.

 Recognition of Holiday Event Sponsors             12:30 p.m.

Medical/Health Screenings

Voter Registration

Display Booths/Exhibits

Evening Commemorative Program                                  6:00 p.m.

Featured Speaker:       Honorable Marc Morial, President/CEO

National Urban League