MLK Day - Houston MLK Day Parade and other MLK Day events

Martin Luther King Jr., one of the leaders of the Civil Rights movements, is one of history's greatest humans. And on MLK Day each January, segments of Houston shut down to celebrate his legacy. Below you'll find a listing of several MLK Day events, including the famed Houston MLK Day parade. If there's another event that you know of, feel free to leave the details here.

9th Annual MLK High School Battle of the Bands
Saturday, January 16

Witness a showcase of over 20 of the nation’s best marching under one roof. Magic 102 FM’s “Chilly” Bill Smith and 97.9 The Box’s Madd Hatta will emcee the event.

Uof H Robertson Stadium
3875 Holman St.
713.276.7500

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Children’s Museum of Houston: MLK Day Celebration
Monday, January 18

Bring the little ones out to experience an inspiring day of live speakers, live music and a peace march down Kid’s Hall. Festivities begin at noon.

713.522.1138
1500 Binz St

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16th Annual MLK Grande Parade
Monday, January 18

Join over 500,000 spectators for America’s third largest parade. The parade, which features 20 floats and 45 marching bands, will cover 2.5 miles beginning at Allen Parkway and Taft St.

Downtown Houston

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MLK Day Autograph Signing
Monday, January 18

Meet Astros pitcher Wesley Wright and mascot Junction Jack at 11 am for autograph signing (because high paid athletes and the struggle for Civil Rights go together so well?).

City Hall Rotunda
901 Bagby St.

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The Houston Rockets host the MLK Game
Monday, January 18

To springboard off that last event, here we have the Houston Rockets, in partnership with the MLK Parade Foundation, will host their annual MLK Game. This year it’s against the Milwaukee Bucks, so we’re definitely going to win, and I don’t know about you, but I like to celebrate the legacy of one of history’s greatest humans by beating the snot out of an inferior basketball team. A portion of the proceeds will go to various scholarships.

1510 Polk St.
713.758.7200

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