Parades, breakfasts, battle of the bands celebrate the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr.
Friday
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Community Breakfast: This year’s theme, Recapturing the Dream with 2020 Vision, is a nod to the role of community leaders and activists in making sure equality is part of every community’s vision for the future. Headlining the event is community leader and activist Rev. Robert J. Brooks, Jr. of St. Peter’s Missionary Baptist Church; 7 a.m., Phichol Williams Community Center, 951 SW Fourth St., Homestead. Free. https://bit.ly/3a0XanL
29th Annual Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Commemorative Celebration Breakfast: Honors the memory of the iconic civil rights leader; 8-10:30 a.m., Florida International University, Graham Center Ballrooms, 11200 SW Eighth St., Miami. $85.
Sunday
Battle of the Bands: Competition featuring local high school bands. The FAMU Marching 100 Band performs as a special attraction at the end of the competition. The event is held at PAL Stadium, 1000 NW 70th Ave., Plantation. $20 in advance, $25 at the gate. 954-296-8655.
Celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.: The Plantation Interfaith Multicultural Committee presents this 24th annual event featuring keynote speaker Dr. Rose Davilma; 3-4 p.m., Plantation United Methodist Church, 1001 NW 70th Ave., Plantation. Free. 954-584-7500.
Monday
MLK Day Volunteer Census Kick-Off: Celebrate the Rev. Martin Luther King’s birthday with a day of service to bring awareness to the 2020 Census. Ask friends and family to be part of the My Census Counts Coalition and meet at The ARC for a quick debriefing, followed by a light lunch, and then hit the streets. Laptops/iPads are welcome. Wear comfortable shoes for walking door-to-door. Freebies are given; noon-3 p.m. ARC (Arts & Recreation Center), 675 Ali Baba Ave., Opa-locka. Free. http://bit.ly/35uN6zZ
5000 Role Models of Excellence Foundation 27th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Scholarship Breakfast: African ambassadors from Ethiopia, Ghana, Mozambique, Nigeria and Rwanda join “Power” actor Larenz Tate; exonerated member of the Central Park Five, Korey Wise; and radio legend Tom Joyner for the annual signature fundraising event that brings together South Florida’s diverse community. Project founder Congresswoman Frederica Wilson awards scholarships to 42 students; 8:30 a.m.-noon, DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Miami Airport & Convention Center, 711 NW 72nd Ave., Miami. www.5000rolemodels.com
Martin Luther King Day Parade in Miami: The parade starts at 11 a.m. and runs along Northwest 54th Street from 10th to 32nd avenues. The celebration continues at Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Park at 6000 NW 32nd Ct., with live music, dance and theatrical performances, a crafts marketplace, food vendors and children’s activities. Free. 305-606-2995 or https://www.mlkparadeandfestivities.org/
Martin Luther King Day 5K: A run/fitness walk around Liberty City, starting at 8 a.m. at the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Metrorail Station at Northwest 62nd Street and 27th Avenue. Pick up numbers and T-shirts at the race site between 6:30 and 7:45 a.m. Benefits Miami-Dade Police Youth Explorers. $15-$25. https://bit.ly/2Nz8uO6
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Parade and Non-Violent March: Line-up for the parade starts at 8 a.m. at Lincoln Park, 19th Street and Sistrunk Boulevard, then heads east on Sistrunk to Northwest Seventh Avenue, then south to Southwest Second Street to Esplanade Park, 400 SW Second St., Fort Lauderdale. The parade features the FAMU Marching 100 Band. Free. 954-296-8655.
MLK Day Parade and Celebration: Parade line-up starts at 7 a.m. in the north parking lot of Blanche Ely High School, 1201 NW Sixth Ave., Pompano Beach. Free.
City Year Miami’s Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service: A volunteer event to remodel the school; 8 a.m.-4 p.m., South Hialeah Elementary School, 265 East Fifth St., Hialeah. Free. Email miami@cityyear.org.
This story was originally published January 17, 2020 at 6:00 AM.