WHAT: 19th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Unity Parade and Celebration
WHEN: Saturday, January 13, 2007 from 10:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
WHERE: The Parade will start at the intersection of Anaheim Street and Martin Luther King, Jr. Ave., and will culminate with a Celebration at King Park located at 1950 Lemon Avenue. THEME: "HIS TRUTH IS MARCHING ON…" The City of Long Beach, Assemblywoman Laura Richardson, Mayor Bob Foster and the Central Area Association proudly announce that the 19th Annual Long Beach Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Unity Parade and Celebration will take place on Saturday, January 13, 2007 from 10:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. in the City of Long Beach.

This year's theme comes directly from a speech delivered by Dr. King on March 25, 1965 in Montgomery, Alabama. In his address Dr. King encouraged his followers to march to the ballot boxes to end poverty, bigotry and racial inequality. Dr. King closed his memorable speech on March 25, 1965 by saying "His truth is marching on". In the mist of this past years trials and tribulations, we must reflect on the courage, commitment, and wisdom of this great leader.

This Saturday, January 13, 2007 come join thousands of Long Beach residents and visitors and help us send out a powerful message of PEACE and UNITY to those that are constantly attempting to divide our Long Beach community that Dr. King's sacrifices were not in vain and that his truth is marching on.