The city of Marietta will celebrate the enduring legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with a MLK Jr. parade and ceremony. The event takes place on the third Monday in February and is organized by Cobb County Southern Christian Leadership Conference, Al Tariq Temple No. 245, and Al Tariq Court No. 228.
This celebratory parade will trace a route that allows participants to pay tribute to Dr. King’s vision of unity and equality. Participants will begin at 350 Lemon Street at 1 pm and march to the Marietta Square.
Prior to the parade, the Cobb County Branch of the NAACP together with the Cobb County Government are hosting the annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Celebration at 10 am at the Jennie T. Anderson Theatre.
Date:
January 20, 2025
Time:
1 pm
Parade Starting Address:
350 Lemon St NE
Marietta, GA 30060
Parade Route:
- From 350 Lemon St., turn left on Lemon St heading towards Church St.
- Turn left onto Church St and continue straight onto W Park Square.
- Turn left onto S Park Square.
- Turn left onto E Park Square.
For more information:
To learn more about the event or for inquiries, please contact Charlotte from SCLC at (404) 863-0945 or Roger from Al Tariq Temple at (404) 543-5753.
