Check out highlights from this year’s schedule.
Thousands turned out to march in the Martin Luther King Jr. March in 2020, the last time the event was in person.More than 200,000 people are expected to take part in San Antonio’s annual Martin Luther King Jr. March, the first in-person march since the event was canceled in 2021 because of the pandemic. The theme of this year’s march is “Together We Can Be the Dream.”
The march will start with a kickoff at the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Academy and conclude with a celebration at Pittman-Sullivan Park. The celebration will include live-music performances, health and wellness workshops, kids area and food. tfrom there to South New Braunfels Avenue, and then south to Iowa Street and the park entrance. Free bus service to the march will run from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. from Freeman Coliseum and St.
The march is the highlight of DreamWeek, a wide-ranging citywide summit inspired by work and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with the mission of fostering civic and civil engagement. Here are some highlights from this year’sBexar County Judge Peter Sakai will be the keynote speaker at the ceremony commencing this year’s DreamWeek. Mayor Ron Nirenberg, City Councilman Jalen Mckee Rodriguez and DreamVoice President Shokare Nakpodia also will speak at the breakfast. 7:30 a.m.
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
2023 MLK Day parades and events in North TexasCities around North Texas are hosting public ceremonies, parades and events in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Read more »
Globiance Platform Plans to Integrate Debit Cards by March 2023CEO and founder of Globiance Oliver La Rosa shares details of platform’s closest plans and upcoming bank card integration
Read more »
What to know about Monday’s MLK March and Celebration in San AntonioTens, if not hundreds of thousands of people are expected to participate in the first in-person MLK March in three years in San Antonio.
Read more »
DreamWeek SA founder wanted to join civil rights movement while growing upShokare Nakpodia was deeply involved in what it took to stage the event that is now said to be the largest MLK Jr. March in the nation.
Read more »
Creativity and community are highlighted in DreamWeek eventsDreamWeek begins Friday and runs through Jan. 29 with an array of events, including issues-focused conversations and cultural expressions.
Read more »