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San Antonio hosts the largest MLK March in the nation. The March honors one of the nation's most revered civil rights leaders. San Antonio’s MLK March, which honors King’s life and legacy, is touted as the largest in the nation. The march will begin at 10 a.m. on Jan. 20, at Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Academy The City of San Antonio, in partnership with District 2 Councilman Jalen McKee-Rodriguez and the San Antonio Martin Luther King, Jr. Commission chaired by Dwayne Robinson, is inviting the community to take part in the largest march in the nation. The 38th Martin Luther King, Jr. March and Celebration will take place in person on Monday, January 20, 2025 at 10 a.m. The 2025 celebration will Several events will be held throughout the San Antonio and New Braunfels area in January to honor Martin Luther King Jr., an activist and minister who was assassinated on April 4, 1968. The San Antonio MLK Commission’s Commemorative events encourage awareness, acceptance, and appreciation of the teachings and philosophy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and the legacy of the Civil Rights Movement. Join the Commission as San Antonio comes together and celebrates. SAN ANTONIO – It’s the biggest MLK March in the country. We're talking 300,000 people – and we’ll be streaming it all live! For more information about bus service on Martin Luther King San Antonio hosts the largest MLK March in the nation. The March honors one of the nation's most revered civil rights leaders. Become a vendor at the MLK March and sell your products and serves to a large audience. The following events are hosted by the MLK Commission and partner organizations. MLK march will draw tens of thousands. Here’s what to know — including a new start time. Christian Lugan, 10, reaches for a banner during the 2023 Martin Luther King Jr. Day march. Credit: Bria Woods / San Antonio Report. The 37th Martin Luther King, Jr. March and Celebration will take place in person on Monday, Jan. 15, 2024 at 10 a.m. NOTE: March lineup begins as early as 9 a.m. The 2024 celebration will begin with the in-person march kickoff at 10 a.m. at the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Academy, followed by the park celebration at Pittman-Sullivan Park. The San Antonio Martin Luther King, Jr. Commission invites the community to join the nation’s largest MLK March and Celebration, set to take place on Monday, January 20, 2025. Now in its 38th year, the in-person march will begin at 10 a.m. at the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Academy. The event as most San Antonians know it took shape in 1987 when the MLK Commission was created, solidifying the march as a local event and tradition.; The crowds have steadily grown over the The San Antonio Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Commission (MLK Commission) is a volunteer organization that was established in 1986. The MLK Commission organizes the annual MLK March and leads community efforts of various events paying tribute to Dr. King. The City of San Antonio, in partnership with District 2 Councilman Jalen McKee-Rodriguez and the San Antonio Martin Luther King, Jr. Commission, invites you and your loved one to participate in the 38th annual Martin Luther King, Jr. March and Celebration. Experience history in the making as you march alongside fellow community members on Monday. The MLK commission was created on April 3, 1986. On January 19, 1987, the commission and the City of San Antonio held its first official Martin Luther King, Jr. March. As Martin Luther King, Jr. Day approaches, which is on Monday, January 20, 2025, you may be asking how you and your family could honor the legacy of Dr. King. Top answer is of course, to witness the MLK March San Antonio! After all, the MLK March in San Antonio is a federal holiday in honor of Martin Luther King Jr.’s birthday. The parade is The events inspired Cisneros to form the San Antonio Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Commission, better known as the MLK Commission, and make the march an official city event starting in 1987 By the numbers: Dwayne Robinson, chair of the MLK Commission, previously told Axios the march typically draws 150,000 to 200,000 people. It's recognized as one of the largest MLK events in the U.S. Between the lines: This year's march will be San Antonio's first since 2023. Icy conditions forced organizers to cancel last year's event. Join the TU community in an annual tradition as we march for equity for all and speak truth to power. Join the 38th Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. March and Celebration The Student Inclusion and Belonging Office (SIB), in collaboration with the City of San Antonio, District 2 Councilman Jalen McKee-Rodriguez, and the San Antonio Martin Luther King, Jr. Commission, invites you to participate in Join the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Commission, community members and leaders for the annual wreath-laying commemorative ceremony.The event will be held in front of the Martin Luther King Statue at the intersection of the 400 block of North New Braunfels Avenue and East Houston Street. San Antonio's huge Martin Luther King Jr. march to make 2023 comeback On average, there have been more than 300,000 participants. By Sarah Martinez , Culture Reporter Jan 13, 2023
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