Brevard honored Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr. on Monday with a parade and other commemorations. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day, also known as MLK Day, honors the American civil rights leader's birthday, although it rarely falls on that actual day. King was born Jan. 15, 1929, but the federal holiday is observed on the third Monday in January.

Martin, Indian River and St. Lucie counties held parades and other celebrations in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

The MLK Dream Big Parade is one of the oldest-running events in the country in honor of Dr. King. People bundled up on one of the chilliest days so far this winter for the annual MLK Dream Big Parade on Monday to celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., an icon in the fight for civil rights.

Full of energy and excitement, this year's downtown Las Vegas parade has a theme: "Living the Dream — Honoring the Past, Embracing the Future."

Thousands of people came out to St. Petersburg on Monday to celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Many braved the cold to participate in Victorville's 17th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Commemorative Peace March & Ceremony.

This parade celebrates the civil rights accomplishments headed by Dr. King, ensuring freedom and equality for all.

Hundreds of people gathered in Ocoee for the city’s 17th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Junior Unity Parade and Celebration.

The annual parade was organized by the city of Tallahassee and featured a procession of floats, marching bands and local fraternity and sorority groups. The parade began at Call Street and made its way downtown as onlookers cheered and waved.

The legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. will be celebrated in San Diego Monday with a series of community events held on the annual holiday.