Yes, Houston has two MLK parades at the same time. The City Cast crew elaborates — and offers other ways to celebrate Martin Luther King Jr.’s life and enjoy a three-day weekend.

45th Annual Original MLK Jr. Parade in Downtown Houston.
MLK Festival at Houston City Hall.
29th Annual MLK Grande Parade in Midtown.
Rothko Chapel.
The Houston Museum of African American Culture.
Dreams, Art & Freedom: Martin Luther King Celebration at La Centerra.
Black Heritage Society Gala at Embassy Suites by Hilton Houston West - Katy.
The Marriage of Figaro at The Houston Grand Opera.
Riots & Scandals Festival at The Houston Symphony.
New Jack City: Live on Stage at the Hobby Center.
Jay Pharoah at The Improv.

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