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Martin Luther King Jr. Day events in Miami-Dade and Broward

 

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Open Gym and Entertainment for Kids on MLK Day: Children 5 and older will have a fun morning on their day off from school. Kids will enjoy open play, including trampolines, rope swings, giant foam pit, tumble track, and obstacle courses. Entertainment includes a performance by a Justin Bieber Celebrity Look-a-Like Impersonator. Food includes pizza and snacks. Total net proceeds from the event benefits Voices for Children of Broward County, supporting the Guardian ad Litem program of Broward County; 10 a.m. Monday; [Jan. 16]; TAG USA Gymnastics, 1951 N. Commerce Pkwy., Weston. $20 in advance, $25 at the door. 954-915-6949.

MLK Day Parade: The parade steps off at 9 a.m. at Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary, 591 NW 31st Ave., Fort Lauderdale. From there, the route goes east on Northwest Sixth Street to 27th Avenue, then north to Dillard High School, 2501 NW 11th St.; 7:30 a.m. Monday. $25 registration for parade vehicles. 954-321-1234.

Martin Luther King Parade and Celebration: Parade begins at Charlie Will Thomas Park, 800 NW Eighth Ave., Dania Beach and heads south to Northwest First Street, then east to Federal Highway, south to Stirling Road, west to Phippin-Waiters Road, east to Bethel Missionary Baptist Church, 6 SW Sixth Ave. Events include games, guest speakers, food, train rides and face painting; 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday. 954-924-3881.

Non-violence Rally and Battle of the Bands: 11 a.m. Monday; Dillard High School, Otis Gray Football Field, 2501 NW 11th St., Fort Lauderdale. Free. 954-321-1234.

MIAMI-DADE

Martin Luther King Weekend on Jungle Island: Monday, buy one general admission ticket and get another one for free. Guests must present coupon to receive the special offer and cannot be combined with other offers; 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Jungle Island, 1111 Parrot Jungle Trail, Watson Island, Miami. 305-400-7000, www.jungleisland.com.

Florida City, Love Yourself Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration: South Florida Urban Ministries (SFLUM) celebrates and honors Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. with a day of community service. SFLUM staff and a team of AmeriCorps members and other volunteers spend the day beautifying Florida City through several painting and tree planting projects. Additionally, volunteers will help beautify and revitalize four homes in Florida City. Also includes open and closing ceremonies and lunch; 7:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Monday; [Jan. 16] Branches Florida City, 145 SW Fifth Ave., Florida City. Free. 305-442-8306, www.sflum.org.

Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Parade: Presented by the MLK Festival Committee. Parade steps off at 10 a.m. Monday at the intersection of Northwest 54th Street and 12th Avenue then heads westbound to Northwest 32nd Avenue. Free. 305-305-2699.

City of Miami Gardens Unity in the Community: Features oratorical, talent and art contests; 10 a.m.-noon Monday; Betty T. Ferguson Recreational Complex, 3000 NW 199th St., Miami Gardens. Free. 305-622-8000, ext. 2482, www.miamigardens-fl.gov.

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