ABOUT THE PARADE
****2025 ALTERNATE PARADE ROUTE DUE TO CONSTRUCTION****
Due to the continued construction on MLK Blvd/SM Wright, the 2025 Martin Luther King, Jr. Annual MLK Day Parade will start at the Fair Park Pennsylvania entrance. It will proceed westbound on Pennsylvania turning right north bound on Latimer making a right on MLK Blvd. The Parade will proceed eastbound returning to Fair Park.
We thank you for your patience and understanding as we value the safety of the participants and staff.
Participants include elected officials, high school bands and dance teams, car clubs, horses, local businesses, and other community organizations.
Arrive early to enjoy the MLK Parade Kickoff, from 9:00 am-10:00 am in front of the King Center featuring a compilation of entertainment before the parade starts.
2025 REGISTRATION HAS CLOSED
Parade Logistics Meeting
There will be a mandatory meeting for all Parade participants on Thursday, January 16, 2025, at 6:30 pm at the Martin Luther King, Jr. Rec Center located at 2901 Pennsylvania Ave Dallas, TX 75215
A representative from your organization MUST BE IN ATTENDANCE- failure to attend forfeits your participation in the parade.
- Download Parade Logistics Summary
- Download 2025 MLK Parade Rules
- Download 2025 MLK Dallas Parade Route
Did you know that your parade entry fee contributes to:
- Funding youth programming
- Supporting HELP community outreach programs
- Supporting the MLK, Jr. Community Center’s programs & events
QUESTIONS?
Call 469-592-1388 or email contact@help-dallas.org
SPONSOR THE PARADE
We invite you to join us as a sponsor of the 2025 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration Parade. Sponsorship benefits include media and onsite exposure, collateral, hospitality, and community relations benefits valued beyond the cost of sponsorship.
THANK YOU SPONSORS
Thank you to our generous 2025 Sponsors for supporting our mission to improve the quality of life for people in need in Dallas.
PLATINUM SPONSOR
Accident and Injury Chiropractic is proud to support the Dallas 2025 MLK Parade. Our service and commitment to our patients epitomizes Dr. King’s vision of equal access, compassion, and equity to those in need. Through our active participation in initiatives that offer resources and promote opportunity to our community, we honor Dr. King’s legacy of unity, love, and servitude. As we continue our support for these initiatives, we strive to embody his vision of equality for all.
GOLD SPONSORS
Target is proud to support the Dallas 2025 MLK Parade and its theme, “A Life of Service and Sacrifice.” Dr. King’s legacy inspires us to uplift communities through service and inclusion. Together, we honor his vision by fostering unity and making a meaningful impact in the lives of all.
At Witherite Law Group Dallas, we honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy by championing diversity, equity, and inclusion. We are committed to creating opportunities for underrepresented communities, celebrating differences, and fostering unity. Through advocacy and action, we aim to build a more equitable future that reflects Dr. King’s vision.
American Airlines is proud to support the 2025 Dallas MLK Parade. Dr. King’s legacy inspires us to uplift communities through service and unity. As we connect people from all walks of life, his vision of equality, justice, and love continues to guide our efforts and inspire action today.
SILVER SPONSOR
Carter BloodCare is the community blood center providing lifesaving blood and blood components throughout North, Central and East Texas.
BRONZE SPONSORS
H.E.L.P. SPONSORS
MEDIA SPONSORS
