MLK Parade
Definition
A festive public procession held in numerous cities across the United States to commemorate Martin Luther King Jr., typically on Martin Luther King Jr. Day (the third Monday in January), featuring floats, marching bands, speeches, and celebrations of civil rights and equality.
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The MLK Parade turned downtown into a rainbow of floats and funky brass bands—my favorite part was the drumline that sounded like justice jamming out.
I showed up to the MLK Parade in my fanciest sweatpants, ready to march for dreams while dodging rogue cotton candy from the kid brigade.
Nothing says 'holiday spirit' like the MLK Parade, where even the traffic jams feel inspirational amid all the signs preaching peace and parking revenge.
At the MLK Parade, I finally understood 'I have a dream' when I dreamt of skipping the port-a-potty line after chugging too much hot cocoa.