30th Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Peace & Unity Parade and Celebration

Councilman Dee Andrews, the Long Beach Department of Parks, Recreation & Marine, and the residents of Long Beach are pleased to announce the 30th Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Peace & Unity Parade and Celebration, on Saturday, January 13, 2018.

Martin Luther King, Jr. changed the world with his uncompromising vision of equality, justice, and peace. To celebrate the life and legacy of this American inspiration, people from all over Los Angeles come to the annual City of Long Beach Martin Luther King, Jr. Peace & Unity Parade Celebration. Each year on a day in January, the MLK Peace & Unity Parade Celebration takes place at Martin Luther King, Jr. Park in Long Beach.

The MLK Peace & Unity Parade Celebration starts at Martin Luther King, Jr. Avenue and Anaheim Street. The parade winds its way through the city with an international group of marchers before ending at Martin Luther King, Jr. Park. After the parade ends, the celebrations continue with food, live music, games, and rides.

The annual MLK Peace & Unity Parade Celebration is free and all ages are welcome to celebrate the enduring work of the iconic activist. After the celebration, enjoy a wide range of tributes to MLK’s legacy at Martin Luther King Day events throughout Los Angeles.