Dorothy J. Vaughan Academy of Technology
100 Black Men of Greater Charlotte welcome students back on the first day of school, Monday, August 29, 2022
Dorothy J. Vaughan Academy of Technology
100 Black Men of Greater Charlotte welcome students back on the first day of school, Monday, August 29, 2022
MLK Parade 2026
Sat, Jan 24
|Uptown Charlotte
Join the Charlotte community as we honor the life, legacy, and leadership of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. at the 2026 MLK Parade. This annual celebration brings together families, organizations, schools, and community leaders to reflect on Dr. King’s vision of unity, justice, service, and equality.
Time & Location
Jan 24, 2026, 9:30 AM – 1:00 PM
Uptown Charlotte, Uptown Charlotte
About the event
Join the Charlotte community as we honor the life, legacy, and leadership of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. at the 2026 MLK Parade. This annual celebration brings together families, organizations, schools, and community leaders to reflect on Dr. King’s vision of unity, justice, service, and equality.
The parade serves as a powerful reminder that Dr. King’s work is not just history—it is a continuing call to action. Through music, movement, and community pride, participants and spectators alike come together to celebrate progress while recommitting to the work still ahead.
This event is open to the public and welcomes all who believe in building stronger, more just communities through service, leadership, and collective responsibility.
Come out, stand together, and be part of a legacy that continues to move us forward.
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