Monday is MLK Day, and many businesses and services are closed in observance of the federal holiday to honor the civil rights icon.

The MLK Jr. parade in Miami's Liberty City neighborhood has a rich tradition that started in 1977, making it one of the oldest Martin Luther King Jr. Day parades in the country.

Jackson, center, and his twin, Jason, right, watch the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day parade with their family on Monday, Jan. 20, 2025, in Liberty City in Miami, Fla. “I love seeing all the bands together; it’s a rainy day but everyone’s out enjoying,” said Diana Martinez. Alie Skowronski [email protected]

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Multiple parades and events are set to be held Monday in South Florida to celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

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Many people are unaware that King rehearsed his "I Have a Dream" speech at what is now the Historic Hampton House in Miami where he was a frequent guest.

Civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. traveled extensively in the fight for civil rights and several Florida stops were integral to his dream.

While several places will be closed on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, there will be events held in Miami-Dade and Broward counties to honor the late civil rights leader.

Martin Luther King, Jr. is a federal holiday marked every year on the third Monday in January. The holiday will fall on Jan. 20 in 2025 and the United States Postal Service will be closed.

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