MLK Day Parades and Celebrations Set for Monday with New Pensacola Route
Residents and visitors can look forward to a series of vibrant MLK Day parades and celebrations in Escambia County this Monday. Each event honors the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. while bringing communities together.
Cantonment MLK Parade
The 19th Annual MLK Parade in Cantonment will commence at 4 p.m., following a parade lineup at 3 p.m. The starting point is Carver Park, located at 208 Webb Street. Participation in the parade is free of charge.
Century MLK Celebration and Parade
The town of Century will host its MLK Celebration starting at 10 a.m. at the Ag Building, positioned at the intersection of West Highway 4 and Industrial Boulevard. This year’s program will feature distinguished guest speakers, including Mayor Ben Boutwell, alongside live performances from local church choirs and children’s groups.
- Time: 10 a.m.
- Location: Ag Building, West Highway 4 & Industrial Boulevard
- Post-Celebration: A motorcade from Ag Building to Century Business Center on Pond Street
Atmore MLK Parade
Scheduled for 10 a.m., the Atmore MLK Parade will begin at Houston Avery Park. The parade will conclude at the Emmanuel Faith Center, located at 710 E. Ridgeley Street. Attendees can enjoy food, door prizes, guest speakers, and various forms of entertainment.
Pensacola MLK Parade
In Pensacola, the MLK Parade is set for Monday, January 19, 2026. The festivities will kick off at 11 a.m. at the intersection of Spring and Garden Streets. This year’s theme is “With Unity, We Won’t Turn Back,” and the parade will be led by Grand Marshal Lumon May.
- New Parade Route: Due to construction on Palafox Street, the parade will take a detour one block east to Jefferson Street.
- Traffic Advisory: Expect street closures and detours approximately three hours before the parade starts.
Parking restrictions will be enforced along the parade route and in designated no-parking zones. Any vehicles found in these areas will be towed. Alongside the parade route, closures will affect Tarragona Street, DeVilliers Street, and Main Street, mirroring previous events including last year’s Martin Luther King Jr. Parade and the Pensacola Christmas Parade. Heavy traffic related to parade floats is anticipated in the vicinity of Wright Street, Main Street, Garden Street, Palafox Street, and Spring Street.
