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Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. weekend events across Okaloosa

The Okaloosa County Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Committee has a series of events this weekend commemorating the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. “These events aim to celebrate Dr. […]

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The Okaloosa County Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Committee has a series of events this weekend commemorating the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

  • January 13th – 10:00am – 1:30pm: Oratorical and Poster Contest at Niceville High School. Over 100 students signed up from Elementary to High School. The Winner for each grade level will find out on Saturday and they will receive an award and monetary gifts.
  • January 14th – 5:00pm: MLK Observance Program at Beulah First Baptist Church, 109 McGriff Street, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32549
  • January 15th:
    • 8:00 am: Parade Registration at Fort Walton Beach City Auditorium
    • 10:00 am: Parade Begins
    • 12:00pm – 2:00pm: After Rally at Chester Pruitt Park

“These events aim to celebrate Dr. King’s enduring legacy and foster a sense of unity within our community,” said Felicia Scaife. “We encourage everyone to participate and join us in honoring the values that Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. stood for.”

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