Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Parade and Celebration is presented by La Marque Alumni Association.
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Parade, presented by La Marque Alumni Association, begins at 10:00 a.m., Monday January 21, 2019. Line up begins at 8:30 a.m. at La Marque High School, 300 Vauthier Road in La Marque. All local churches, greeks, fraternal organizations, social clubs, car clubs, motorcycle clubs, slings, trail riders, day cares and other groups are invited to participate in the parade.The parade route begins at La Marque High School off Vauthier, RIGHT on FM 1765 (Texas Avenue), LEFT on Bell Drive, LEFT on Carver and ending at Greater Bell Zion Baptist Church, 5917 Carver Street, Texas City, Texas 77591.
A celebratory program will begin immediately after the parade. Guest Speaker is Min, Lloyd P. Sowell, III and emcee is Pastor Kenneth Benjamin. Performances include gospel choir, praise dancers, mime ministry and oratorical speaking. Barbecue will be available to purchase. Parade Marshall is Marcus Esther, EsQ.
For information, contact Nakisha Paul at 409-766-0049 or John Humphrey at 409-526-6463.