Oh Florida. Five months after canceling the parade because of a snow storm, Thursday's parade will start an hour early due to heat concerns.

The MLK Parade is a Mardi Gras-style event featuring floats from local businesses, churches, organizations, school bands and elected officials.

The 2025 Martin Luther King, Jr. March/Parade and Juneteenth Celebration begins at 10 a.m. Thursday in Knoxville. The parade ...