Jackson, center, and his twin, Jason, right, watch the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day parade with their family on Monday, Jan. 20, 2025, in Liberty City in Miami, Fla. “I love seeing all the bands together; it’s a rainy day but everyone’s out enjoying,” said Diana Martinez. Alie Skowronski [email protected]

MIAMI - Thousands of people gathered in Miami-Dade for the 48th annual Martin Luther King Day Parade, a celebration of unity and reflection.

One of the nation's oldest Martin Luther King Jr. Day parades took place in Miami on Monday. The MLK Parade in the neighborhood of Liberty City has a rich tradition that started just a few years after the assassination of the civil rights leader, making Miami the first city to create a parade in King's name.

South Florida will commemorate Martin Luther King Jr. Day with parades, festivals, and service events across Miami-Dade and Broward counties to honor the late civil rights leader's legacy.

Communities throughout the Miami Valley have planned events and celebrations for Martin Luther King Jr. Day, which is on Monday, Jan. 20. Here are some of the regional events:

While several places will be closed on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, there will be events held in Miami-Dade and Broward counties to honor the late civil rights leader. The holiday is recognized by all 50 states and was first observed in 1986.