Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday Event Schedule
- Martin Luther King Multipurpose Center
- 309 Cora Street, Lafayette, LA 70501 United States
Additional Information
The Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday Committee of Lafayette has released the schedule for the holiday weekend. Come out and enjoy music, fundraising, parades and more!
The schedule is as follows:
Saturday, January 13, 2018
Musical Extravaganza 1:00 p.m.
Martin Luther King Youth Pageant 4:00 p.m.
Sunday, January 14, 2018
Martin Luther King Holiday Parade 3:00 p.m.
Parade Marshal: Dr. Raphael Baranco
The parade will start at the Martin Luther King Center, 309 Cora Street and process down MLKing Memorial Parkway (Willow Street) and conclude at the Clifton Chenier Center/Church of Philadelphia.
Individuals or groups desiring to participate in the parade are requested to contact Robert Benoit at 337-291-8704.
Monday, January 15, 2018
Flag Raising/Opening Activities 8:30 a.m.
Community Luncheon Program 11:30 a.m.
Recognition of Holiday Event Sponsors
Medical/Health Screenings
Voter Registration
Display Booths/Exhibits
Evening Commemorative Program 6:00 p.m.
Featured Speaker: Honorable Representative Cedric Richmond
United States Congressman – 2nd District
Chairman, Congressional Black Caucus