Photo by Dick DeMarsico, World Telegram staff photographer / Source: Library of Congress. New York World-Telegram & Sun Collection.
Here are a couple of parades and events going on today in celebration of Martin Luther King Jr.
Phoenix
At 9 a.m. - Parade from the Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church to Margaret T. Hance Deck Park.
After the parade at Margaret T. Hance Deck Park, there there will be a re-enactment of the "I Have a Dream" speech.
A great speech.
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Mesa
At 11 a.m. - Parade from University Ave. to First Ave.
Events
After the parade a festival will be held at the Mesa Center for the Arts at 12p.
www.mesamlk.org
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Family Picnic
1pm - 5pm
Redemption Church
1820 W. Elliot Rd.
www.gilbertaz.gov/mlk
Free Admission to National Parks on MLK Day
Jan. 21
www.nps.gov
Additional information and story: www.myfoxphoenix.com/story/mlk-day-events-in-the-valley
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