As part of the South Miami community’s February Black History Awareness Month, the Martin Luther King, Jr. Committee organized the annual parade and family day on Saturday, February 28th. The parade made its way through the Williamson historic community to the Marshall Williamson field for an afternoon of music, food and fun. Conch fritters, bbq, cotton candy plus bounce houses and great sounds from the DJ made for a great afternoon. Civic, religious and community leaders joined in the festivities to remember the African heritage and the great contribution of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
The South Miami Police Department Honor Guard leads the parade through the community. South Miami Mayor Philip K. Stoddard arriving in style. MLK Committee and the UM’s Sebastian in the line of march. The colorful Sunshine Junkanoo in the line of march and performing of the field. Parade Grand Marshall Lorenzo Woodley (center), former Park & Recreation Director, is joined by members of the MLK Organizing Committee. Pastor Rodney James of the Mount Olive Missionary Baptist Church speaks to the crowd in attendance.
