DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR.

MEMORIAL FOUNDATION, INC.

 JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA

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Martin Luther King Day

The Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Memorial Foundation, Incorporated, was established on January 30, 1989, to honor the memory and legacy of one of the most revered men of the 20th century. In order to promote and further Dr. King's philosophy of non-violent activism, we will coordinate annually, on the weekend of the federal observance of his birthday, a host of activities, including a city-wide parade.  Additionally, we will undertake special projects during the year that are reflective of the works of Dr. King. Among those projects are  Scholarship Awards, Community Workshops,  and other topics of community interest. The Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Memorial Foundation, Inc., considers itself to be a non-partisan, independent entity whose sole intent is, in the words of Dr. King, "…to feed the hungry, to clothe the naked…. and just try to love somebody."

The MLK Holiday Parade can be viewed 10:00a, Monday, January 18th at WTLV-2 (digital) and streamed on WTLV's website http://www.firstcoastnews.com/ 

 

 

MLK HOLIDAY PARADE 2010

Monday, January 18, 2010

 

 

GROUPS A, B, AND C

GROUP A: 8:45a        GROUP B: 9:00a           GROUP C:      9:20a

You want to assemble your groups in the parking lots north of the Prime Osborn Convention Center for the parade.  If your vehicle is not in the parade and you do not contemplate taking it to Parking Lot "J"  there will be available parking in the lots between Lee and Jefferson Streets directly north of the Federal Reserve Bank building. (Water and Bay Streets.)

From South Jax I-95N and  West Jax I-10E

Groups A and B take Forsyth Street Exit to Johnson Street.

Group C take Forsyth Street Exit. Continue thru traffic light (Green Light) at Church St. At stop sign turn left onto Forsyth Street.

Group "A" Turn right on Johnson St. Enter grassy lot directly on left (Prime Osborn Center ahead).

Group "B" Turn left on Johnson St.  Enter grassy lot directly on right.

Group "C" Turn left on Stuart St. to Houston St. Turn right on Houston St. cross Johnson St. stay in right lane.  Enter grassy lot directly on left.

 From North Jax ( I-95S)

Groups A and B take Forsyth Street Exit to Johnson Street.

Group C take Forsyth Street Exit. Continue thru traffic light (Green Light) at Church St. At stop sign turn left onto Forsyth Street. 

Group "A" Turn right on Johnson St. Enter grassy lot directly on left (Prime Osborn Center ahead).

Group "B" Turn left on Johnson St.  Enter grassy lot directly on right.

Group "C" Turn left on Stuart St. to Houston St. Turn right on Houston St. Go past  Johnson St. to next block.  Enter grassy lot directly on left.

 From East of Main Street

 Take State or Beaver Street West to Lee Street. Then:

 

Group "A" Proceed south on Lee St.  to Bay St. Turn right on Bay St. Enter grassy lot directly on right (Prime Osborn Center on left).

Group "B" Proceed south on Lee St. to Houston St. Turn right on Houston St. Enter grassy lot directly on left.

Group "C" Proceed south on Lee St. to Houston St. Turn right on Houston St. stay in right lane. Enter grassy lot directly on right.

 The object is to get all groups to the three huge lots north of the Prime Osborn Convention Center.

 See Map Below of the Area: 

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METRO PARK 2010 ACTIVITIES

RINGLING BROTHERS CIRCUS

Jonathan Lee Iverson

First African-American Ringmaster

See Complete Bio

 

The Ladies First Organization of First Coast High School

Youmone L. Berrien, Co-Sponsor

Alexia R. Robinson, Co-Sponsor

PARADE DAY INSTRUCTIONS

1.      Please make every attempt to arrive at the time designated on the website.

2.      Please arrive with your entire group at the same time. We will not inconvenience others or delay the assembly of the parade attempting to make your group whole.

3.      Do not park your vehicle on Water Street. The parade will proceed east on Water Street.  Do not unload your buses on Water Street.

4.      Please do not leave your car parked in the staging lot unless you intend to walk back from Metro Park to retrieve it.

5.      In conjunction with the above, there will not be a shuttle service operating between Jefferson and Water Streets and Metro Park.

6.      Your entry must include an MLK sign, poster, banner, or other representation commemorating Dr. King’s birthday.

7.      Please be patient on Monday as there will be many autos, people, etc., attempting to get into position for the parade.

8.      The numerical positions are just placeholders. We will attempt to logically arrange positioning after your arrival.

9.      Please do not toss candy from your vehicle, or if walking, go to the curb and hand the candy to onlookers.

10.  Please be careful if you are riding a motorcycle. The safety of fellow participants and onlookers is paramount.

11.  Send buses and drivers to Parking Lot “J” to await band members and other participants.

12.  Please support the MLK Memorial Foundation by going to Metro Park after the parade and give support to the performers, vendors, and businesses on display.

Fun day for the Entire Family

2010 Parade Route

Register via telephone (904-807-8358)

On-line (www.mlkfdn.com)

 

MLK DAY 2010

Monday, January 18, 2010

MLK HOLIDAY CELEBRATION 2010

"Celebrating the Brotherhood of Man"

Downtown Jacksonville

Monday, January 18, 2010

8:00 am – 5:00 pm

Please e-mail Gary Detman at First Coast News to share your personal thoughts and observations about the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Send your emails to gdetman@wtlv.gannett.com.

 
MLK Parade Entrants 2010
         
MLK HOLIDAY PARADE 2010 RIBBON CUTTING
SECTION A  ARRIVAL ON OR BEFORE 8:45a
Number* NAME OF ORGANIZATION CITY/ST PARTICIPANTS NUMBER ZONE
1 American Legion Post 197 Jacksonville, FL Color Guard 2-5 A
2 Russell A. Earl, Sr. 33(d) Prince Hall Lodge Grand Marshal 2-5 A
3 Mark McCray, Sr. King Solomon Lodge Grand Marshal '2-5 A
4 James R. Smith, Sr. 32(d) Tombs of Solomon Lodge Grand Marshal '2-5 A
5 Congresswoman Corrine Brown  Jacksonville, FL Vehicle 2-5 A
6 Audrey L. Gibson, State Rep D-Jacksonville Jacksonville, FL Vehicle 2-5 A
7 Mia Jones, State Rep D-Jacksonville jacksonville, FL Vehicle 2-5 A
8 Councilman Reginald Brown Jacksonville, FL Vehicle 2-5 A
9 Councilwoman Glorious Johnson Jacksonville, FL Vehicle 2-5 A
10 Robert E. Lee Marching Band Jacksonville, FL Marching Band 76-100 A
9 Jonathan Lee Iverson - Ringmaster Ringlind Brothers Circus Ringmaster 2-5 A
10 Andre McClain Riding Diablo  Ringlind Brothers Circus Horseman 2-5 A
11 Roar of the Jaguars Jacksonville, FL Vehicle 2-5 A
12 Jacksonville Sharks Arena 1 Football - Cheerleaders Jacksonville, FL Vehicles 11-15 A
13 NAACP Jacksonville, FL Vehicles 6-10 A
14 Jacksonville Urban League Jacksonville, FL Vehicle, Walkers 16-20 A
15 Sabal Palms Elementary School Jacksonville, FL Vehicles, Walkers 50-75 A
16 Ken Amaro - Anchor, First Coast News Jacksonville, FL Vehicle 2-5 A
17 Greater New Hope Missionary Baptist Church Jacksonville, FL Vehicles, Walkers 11-15 A
18 A. Philip Randolph Academies of Technology Jacksonville, FL Vehicle 31-40 A
19 Cathedral Arts Project, Inc. Jacksonville, FL Vehicle 76-100 A
20 Biscayne Elementary School Jacksonville, FL Vehicle, Walkers 31-40 A
21 Alpha Kappa Alpha - UNF Undergraduates Jacksonville, FL None 21-30 A
22 Cub Scout Pack #541 Jacksonville, FL Vehicle 16-20 A
23 St. Paul Lutheran Church Jacksonville, FL Vehicle 21-30 A
24 Duval/Nassau Alumni Chapter of BCU Jacksonville, FL Float, Vehicle, Walkers 50-75 A
25 Flossie B. McLendon Memorial Drill Team and Majorette Troop Gainesville, FL JROTC 41-50 A
26 PRMJ Dance Studios Jacksonville, FL Vehicles, Walkers 16-20 A
27 Bethel Baptist Praise and Mime Group Jacksonville, FL Vehicle, Walkers 11-15 A
28 Baptist Health Center Jacksonville, FL Walkers 31-40 A
29 Ms. Kary Thomas - Jr. Miss Duval County Jacksonville, FL Vehicle 2-5 A
30 Children Born in Christ Jacksonville, FL Vehicle, Walkers 21-30 A
31 Westside Church of Christ Girl Scouts Jacksonville, FL Vehicle, Walkers 21-30 A
32 Fill My Cup Ministries Jacksonville, FL Vehicle, Walkers 31-40 A
33 African-American Employee Resource Group (Aetna) Jacksonville, FL Vehicles, Walkers 41-50 A
34 Greater Grant Memorial AME Church Jacksonville, FL Vehicle, Walkers 21-30 A
35 Delta Sigman Theta - Dr. Betty Shabazz/G.E.M.S. Academy Jacksonville, FL Vehicle 2-5 A
36 Jacksonville Youth Works, Inc. Jacksonville, FL Vehicles, Walkers 21-30 A
37 Vette Masters of Florida Jacksonville, FL Vehicles 16-20 A
38 United Skate Club Jacksonville, FL Vehicles, Walkers 16-20 A
39 Sickle Cell Disease Association Jacksonville, FL Vehicle 2-5 A
40 Southpoint SDA Adventurers & Pathfinders Jacksonville, FL Vehicles, Walkers 31-40 A
 41 Girl Scouts Niamoja #91385 Jacksonville, FL Vehicle, Walkrtd 11-15 A
42 Jacksonville Youth Works, Inc. Jacksonville, FL Vehicles, Walkers 21-30 A
43 Paxon School for Advanced Studies Jacksonville, FL JROTC 61-75 A
44 Mt. Olive AME Church Jacksonville, FL Vehicle, Walkers 21-30 A
45 Eastside Brotherhood Jacksonville, FL Vehicle, Walkers 11-15 A
46 AFSCME 1279 Jacksonville, FL Vehicles, Walkers 31-40 A
47 ED White NJROTC Jacksonville, FL Vehicle, NJROTC 31-40 A
48 Miss and Mr. Andrew Jackson High School Jacksonville, FL Vehicle 2-5 A
49 Stage Aurora 100 Youth Voices Jacksonville, FL Vehicles, Walkers 41-50 A
50 One Dimension R/C Jacksonville, FL Motorcycles, Walker 16-20 A
51 NU Nations Creations Hair and Nail Studio Jacksonville, FL Vehicles, Walkers 11-15 A
52 World Class Corvettes of Jacksonville Jacksonville, FL Vehicles 11-15 A
53 Sigma Beta Club/Zeta Archonettes Jacksonville, FL Walkers 11-15 A
54 Boy Scouts of America - Mohawk Division Jacksonville, FL Walkers 41-50 A
55 Boy Scout Troop #74 Jacksonville, FL Walkers 6-10 A
56 Mad Dads, Inc. Jacksonville Chapter Jacksonville, FL Vehicle, Walkers 21-30 A
57 Most Worshipful Union Grand Lodge - Prince Hall Masons of FL Jacksonville, FL Vehicles, Walkers 41-50 A
58 Rabia Temple #8 Jacksonville, FL Vehicles, Walkers 41-50 A
59 Phoebe #62 OES Jacksonville, FL Vehicles, Walkers 11-15 A
60 Ladies of Essence (OES) Jacksonville, FL Vehicle, Walkers 6-10 A
61 Ladies of Peace (OES) #1008 Jacksonville, FL Vehicles, Walkers 16-20 A
62 General Daniel "Chappie" James VFW Post #4761 Jacksonville, FL Veh, Cycles, Walkers 21-30 A
63 American Legion Post #197 Jacksonville, FL Vehicles, Walkers 21-30 A
64 Attitudes Performing Arts Studio Jacksonville, FL Vehicle, Walkers 41-50 A
65 Mary Kay Cosmetics Jacksonville, FL Vehicle, Walkers 21-30 A
66 Sons of Light Lodge #414 - Prince Hall Masons, A. F. & A. M. Jacksonville, FL Vehicle, Walkers 11-15 A
67 Be'Nays Soul Food Restaurant Jacksonville, FL Vehicle 2-5 A
68 J-Ville Riders M/C Jacksonville, FL Motorcycles 41-50 A
69 Gordon Christian Academy Jacksonville, FL Float, Vehicle 11-15 A
70 Pinedale Elementary School Team Up Jacksonville, FL Vehicles, Walkers 21-30 A
71 Stilwell Middle School - Lady Patriots Dance Team Jacksonville, FL Vehicle, Walkers 16-20 A
72 Sickle Cell Foundation Jacksonville, FL Vehicle 2-5 A
SECTION B ARRIVAL ON OR BEFORE 9:00a
1 Ribault High School Marching Band Jacksonville, FL Marching Band 50-75 B
2 Miss Ribault and Court Jacksonville, FL Vehicles 11-15 B
3 Ladies First Organization of First Coast HS Jacksonville, FL Vehicle, Walkers 31-40 B
4 93.3 The Beat Clear Channel Radio Jacksonville, FL Vehicle 2-5 B
5 V101.5 Clear Channel Radio Jacksonville, FL Vehicle 2-5 B
6 International Longshoremen Association #1408 Jacksonville, FL Vehicles, Walkers 76-100 B
7 The Marching Eagles  Gainesville, FL Youth Drill Team 31-40 B
8 Gordon's Christian Academy Jacksonville, FL Float, Walkers 6-10 B
9 Urban Legendz Motorcycle Club Jacksonville, FL Motorcycles 6-10 B
10 The Brave Angels Jacksonville, FL Vehicle, Walkers 11-15 B
11 Gator Clowns of Jacksonville, Inc. Jacksonville, FL Vehicle, Walker 2-5 B
12 Synerge Salon Jacksonville, FL Vehicles 6-10 B
13 Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. Jacksonville, FL Vehicle, Walkers 21-30 B
14 Edward Waters College Jacksonville, FL Vehicles, Walkers 21-30 B
15 EWC Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity and Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Jacksonville, FL Vehicles, Walkers 16-20 B
16 EWC Black Male College Explorers Jacksonville, FL Vehicles, Walkers 11-15 B
17 EWC Football Team Jacksonville, FL Walkers 51-60 B
18 Northwestern Middle School Jacksonville, FL Marching Band 51-60 B
19 Miss Terry Parker Jacksonville, FL Vehicle 2-5 B
20 Terry Parker HS Men of Distinction Jacksonville, FL Walkers 16-20 B
21 Terry Parker HS Ladies of Infinity Jacksonville, FL Vehicle, Walkers 16-20 B
22 Future Duck Childcare Jacksonville, FL Vehicles, Walkers 31-40 B
23 Adrienne's Dance and Baton Company Jacksonville, FL Vehicles, Walkers 51-75 B
24 Branded Divaz Social Club Jacksonville, FL Vehicle, Walkers 11-15 B
25 Blacksonville Community Network Jacksonville, FL Vehicle 2-5 B
26 Duval Urban Debate League Jacksonville, FL Vehicles, Walkers 10-15 B
27 Women's Independent Networking Group (WINGS) Jacksonville, FL Vehicles, Walkers 31-40 B
28 Buffalo Soldiers Motorcycle Club Jacksonville, FL Motorcycles 16-20 B
29 Eugene Bell Mortgage Company Jacksonville, FL Walkers 2-5 B
30 North Florida Twirling Academy Jacksonville, FL Vehicles, Walkers 51-75 B
31 A Silent World Jacksonville, FL Vehicle 2-5 B
32 Northeast Florida Princess Club Jacksonville, FL Vehicles, Walkers 11-15 B
33 Zodiac Riderz Jacksonville, FL Vehicles, Walkers 11-15 B
34 Just in the Name of Beauty Salon and Mary Kay Jacksonville, FL Vehicle, Walkers 6-10 B
35 North Florida Educational Institute Jacksonville, FL Vehicles, Walkers 16-20 B
36 TNJ Bouncehouses Children's Entertainment Jacksonville, FL Vehicle, Walkers 6-10 B
37 Real Riders Motorcycle Club Jacksonville, FL Motorcycles 16-20 B
38 Real Ladies of Randolph Jacksonville, FL Vehicle, Walkers 41-50 B
39 Lavilla Saints Cheerleaders Jacksonville, FL Vehicle, Walkers 16-20 B
40 Hurting Families With Children In Crime, Inc. Jacksonville, FL Vehicles, Walkers 31-40 B
41 Ribault Middle School Band Jacksonville, FL Marching Band 31-40 B
42 Mt. Moriah AME Church Jacksonville, FL Vehicles, Walkers 21-30 B
43 Mt. Moriah Dancing Angels Jacksonville, FL Vehicles 10-Jun B
44 John Love Elementary School Jacksonville, FL  Vehicle, Walkers 21-30 B
45 Mocha Moms of Jacksonville, Inc. Jacksonville, FL Vehicle, Walkers 16-20 B
46 Jean Ribault High School Jacksonville, FL Vehicle, JROTC  51-75 B
47 PUSH Dance/Baton Team Jacksonville, FL Vehicles, Walkers 11-15 B
48 Jacksonville Centre of the Arts Jacksonville, FL Vehicles, Walkers 51-60 B
49 Little Linda's Daycare Christian Academy Jacksonville, FL Vehicle, Walkers 16-20 B
50 Gingerbread House Learning Center Jacksonville, FL Vehicles, Walkers 21-30 B
51 Alpha Omega Learning Center Jacksonville, FL Vehicles, Walkers 16-20 B
52 Englewood High School JROTC Jacksonville, FL JROTC 76-100 B
53 Eta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. Nu Chapter Jacksonville, FL Vehicle, Walkers 11-15 B
54 American Youth Football and Cheerleaders Jacksonville, FL Vehicles, Walkers 100+ B
55 Faust Temple COGIC Jacksonville, FL Vehicle, Walkers 21-30 B
56 Torrence Enterprises Jacksonville, FL Vehicles 6-10 B
57 National Council of Negro Women at UNF Jacksonville, FL Walkers 11-15 B
58 Florida A&M University J. R. E. Lee Alumni Chapter Jacksonville, FL Vehicle, Walkers 21-30 B
59 Senior Ladies Professional Leadership Group Jacksonville, FL Vehicles, Walkers 31-40 B
60 Miss Samuel Wolfson High School 2009-2010 Jacksonville, FL Vehicle 2-5 B
61 Julius C. Mainor, Jr. Jacksonville, FL Walkers 2-5 B
62 Avenue "B" Players Jacksonville, FL Vehicles, Walkers 51-75 B
63 All People International Church - Arlington Jacksonville, FL Walkers 11-15 B
64 The Bridge of NE Florida Jacksonville, FL Vehicle, Walkers 31-40 B
65 Kool Kidz, Inc. Jacksonville, FL Vehicle, Walkers 11-15 B
66 First Coast Chapter of the National Pan-Hellenic Council Jacksonville, FL Vehicle, Walkers 16-20 B
67 Lewis Memorial AME Church Jacksonville, FL Vehicle, Walkers 11-15 B
68 Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. - UNF Jacksonville, FL Vehicle 2-5 B
69 Jacksonville African-American Geneaology Society Jacksonville, FL Vehicles, Walkers 6-10 B
70 Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. Jacksonville, FL Walkers 11-15 B
71 Jacksonville Brotherhood of Firefighters, Inc. Jacksonville, FL Vehicles, Walkers 21-30 B
72 Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. "Ques on Two's" Jacksonville, FL Motorcycle 1 B
73 Sassy Sophisticated Sistas Jacksonville, FL Vehicles, Walkers 6-10 B
74 Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. @UNF Jacksonville, FL Walkers 16-20 B
75 Families of Slain Children, Inc. Jacksonville, FL Vehicles, Walkers 41-50 B
76 Phatabulous Magazine Jacksonville, FL Vehicle 6-10 B
77 West St. Mark Baptist Church Jacksonville, FL Walkers 16-20 B
SECTION C ARRIVAL ON OR BEFORE 9:20a
1 First Coast High School Band Jacksonville, FL Marching Band 75-100