Fort Worth will honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with its 41st annual parade and rally on January 19, drawing more than 300 community acts to downtown streets.
At a Glance
- The 41st MLK Parade & Rally runs 11 a.m.-2 p.m. in downtown Fort Worth.
- Over 300 groups-schools, churches, bands, and civic organizations-will march.
- Six Fort Worth ISD high-school marching bands are slated to perform.
- Why it matters: The event keeps Dr. King’s equality message alive while showcasing local unity.
Event Overview
The Greater Fort Worth Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday Committee, News Of Fort Worth, and Telemundo 39 invite residents to line 1301 Commerce St. for the city’s largest civil-rights celebration. The parade kicks off at 9th and Commerce, ending with a rally at Sundance Square and Plaza.
Grand Marshals
This year’s Grand Marshals are:
- Dr. Shirley Knox Benton – CEO, author, and education legend
- Nicole Collier – Texas State Representative
- Kathleen Hicks – former Fort Worth Mayor Pro-Tem
- Dr. Gwen Morrison – Tarrant County Board District 6
- Chief Neil Noakes – former Fort Worth Chief of Police
- Toshia Ramsey – owner of Nana’s Kitchen
Schedule & Registration
- 9-10 a.m. – On-site registration open
- 10 a.m. – Parade line-up begins
- 11 a.m.-2 p.m. – Parade and rally
Advance online registration is strongly recommended to avoid delays.
Community Impact
Organizers say every participant-marcher or spectator-reinforces Dr. King’s dream of justice and equality. The tradition, launched four decades ago, continues to spotlight Fort Worth’s commitment to compassion and civic pride.
