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The Black Heritage Society hosted Houston's first MLK Day parade in 1978 and continued holding annual events. In 1995, Stamps created the MLK Grande Parade organization that also hosted annual parades.
Since 1995, there have been two MLK Day parades in the city. The Black Heritage Society and MLK Grande Parade are joining forces this year with the backing of Mayor John Whitmire.
Houston will celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day by having the city’s first MLK Unity Parade on Monday, Jan. 19 through the streets of downtown Houston.
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MLK Day Parade Houston: 2 parades unite for first time, details, route
The two competing Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day parades will join together for the first time for this year's MLK Day!