{"id":28612,"date":"2023-01-05T16:42:26","date_gmt":"2023-01-05T21:42:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lakelandgazette.info\/news\/?p=28612"},"modified":"2023-01-05T16:42:30","modified_gmt":"2023-01-05T21:42:30","slug":"festivities-celebrating-the-life-of-dr-martin-luther-king-junior-jazz-festival-parade","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lakelandgazette.info\/news\/2023\/01\/05\/festivities-celebrating-the-life-of-dr-martin-luther-king-junior-jazz-festival-parade\/","title":{"rendered":"FESTIVITIES CELEBRATING THE LIFE OF DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING JUNIOR JAZZ FESTIVAL & PARADE<\/strong>"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The 2023 festivities honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Junior include a jazz festival that starts Friday, January 20th<\/sup>, and the MLK Parade on Saturday, January 21st<\/sup>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Swan City Jazz Festival\u00a0<\/strong>is a FREE event that will take place January 20-21 at Munn Park from 3 p.m. \u2013 9:00 p.m. each evening. The event is free so bring a lawn chair, a blanket and be prepared to hear wonderful jazz under the stars. For additional information go to:\u00a0www.swancityjazzfestival.com<\/a>.\u00a0 The 2023 lineup includes two amazing headliners as well as local jazz ensembles.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Friday, January 20th<\/sup><\/strong>                                                    Saturday, January 21st<\/sup><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mulberry Jazz Ensemble                                             LHS Jazz Band<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Harrison School of the Arts Jazz Orchestra                Lakeland Anchor & Swan City Quartet<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Winter Haven Jazz Messengers                                  Swan City Jazz Project<\/p>\n\n\n\n

All County Jazz Band                                                   Robbs Trio<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Let\u2019s Ride Jazz Band                                                    The Franchise Players<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Paula Atherton                                                            Jazmin Ghent<\/p>\n\n\n\n

One of the event organizers, Lynne Simpkins said, \u201cThis event has continued to grow steadily each year and now we have a multi-day jazz festival. We believe cultural experiences such as this will continue to honor the legacy of Dr. King by helping to shape the look and feel of our community.  We are very blessed this year to have an awesome line-up that includes two amazing female saxophonists as headliners for each night.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The MLK Parade<\/strong> features over 100 participants and it takes place on Saturday, January 21st<\/sup> with a 1 p.m. start time. The parade route will start on Providence Road at the 14th<\/sup> Street intersection. The parade will travel Providence Road and then turn east on 10th<\/sup> Street before heading south on MLK Avenue.  The parade will include professional floats, step\/dance teams, walkers, decorated vehicles, car clubs, and marching bands. The theme for this year\u2019s parade is \u201cOur History is Our Future \u2013 Protect It and Preserve It\u201d.  This year’s parade will feature a senior citizen’s seating section and a vendor\/exhibitor area at 10th and MLK where the judging will take place. Volunteers will be along the entire route to assist with safety and distribution of information.  Simpkins said, \u201cThe Grand Marshal for this year\u2019s parade is Willie Horton, retired Detroit Tiger Player who started with that organization in 1963. He has a storied professional baseball career spanning 18-years, and he is famous for standing in his Detroit Tigers uniform during a 1967 race riot pleading for peace. This will be legendary Lakeland High School football coach, Bill Castle’s first community appearance since his retirement announcement and after recently winning an eighth state championship.\u201d Those participating in the parade can pick-up their information packets on Tuesday, January 17th<\/sup> at 6:30 p.m. at the Coleman Bush Building (1104 Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue).  The community is encouraged to attend the MLK Parade and celebrate the life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.  Dr. King maintained a vision for a more diverse America where all enjoyed the benefits of equality.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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