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MLK Parade & Program

Please come and join us celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Our MLK Parade starts at 10:00am and our program starts after the parade at 11:30am in the Ted Polk Middle School Auditorium. PARADE ROUTE: Parade will start on Rainwater Lane (Behind Carrollton City Hall) and proceed West to Josey Lane; South on Josey to Keller Springs; East on Keller Springs to Kelly Blvd.; South on Kelly Blvd to Ted Polk Middle School (2001 Kelly Blvd).
Dates: 
01/18/2025
10 am
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Organization:

City of Carrollton

Location:

1945 E. Jackson Road
Carrollton, TX, 75006
United States

Phone:

972-242-0933

Carrollton MLK Parade 2025

Join Horizon members and friends as we join in honoring Dr. King’s legacy and work toward the vision of beloved community. Line-up begins at 9:30 am. (for vehicles). The Parade starts moving at 10am.
Dates: 
01/18/2025
9:30- 10:30 am
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Location:

1641 W. Hebron Parkway
Carrollton, TX, 75010
United States

Phone:

(972) 492-4940

TDG Festival of Lights

Be transported to a Festival of Lights presented by Lektrik, Texas Discovery Gardens’ 7.5 acres of lush gardens illuminated with breathtaking and larger-than-life lanterns. Traverse through hundreds of artistic lanterns highlighting the spirit of Dallas with an ambiance and vibe found nowhere else in the world!
Dates: 
01/11/2025
01/12/2025
01/15/2025
varies
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Location:

3601 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd
Dallas, TX, 75210
United States

Phone:

(214) 428-7476

Pancakes for Paws

We are hosting our first ever all-you-can-eat "Pancakes for Paws" breakfast. All proceeds benefit the animals at Grand Prairie Animal Services. $15 per person for a one-hour time slot. Children 3 and under are free. Time slots begin every hour from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. ending at noon. Registration is required. Families that register for the 8 a.m. and 9 a.m. hours will be able to tour the shelter when they finish breakfast before it opens to the public.
Dates: 
01/18/2025
8 am- 12 pm
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Location:

Grand Prairie Animal Services
2222 W. Warrior Trail
Grand Prairie, TX, 75052
United States

Phone:

(972) 237-8000

Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service - AmeriCorps

The Martin Luther King, Jr., holiday is an official day of service and celebrates the civil rights leader’s life and legacy. Join us this MLK Day as we come together to build a Beloved Community. Let's honor Dr. King's legacy through service and volunteerism and demonstrate how joining together in service can transform your life and the lives of others. Whether it's a small or big act of kindness, service has the power to unite people, build bridges, and heal divides.
Dates: 
01/20/2025
All day
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Location:

Various Locations
Various
Philadelphia, PA, 19102
United States

Phone:

1-800-942-2677