AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – The storms moved out just in time for Augusta to host its Martin Luther King Junior day parade.
Bands from the Academy of Richmond County, Lucy C. Laney High School, Cross Creek High School and Many more took to the streets of Laney Walker and James Brown Boulevard, showing off their pride for the civil rights activist.
The sound of gratitude and pride for Dr. King’s sacrifice rang out through Augusta.
From city leaders, to bands, to motorcycle clubs, hundreds of people from Augusta came out to celebrate.
“We’ve been doing this event for about the last 20 years and we gone continue to keep coming out here to support Augusta. Martin Luther King fought for justice and we want to always show that what he fought for was not in vein,” said President of South Augusta Buffalo Soldiers Motorcycle Club, Martin Session.
Keeping the dream alive, it’s why Aniyah Parker brings her kids to the parade every year.
“Imma teach one. Teach my kids, let them know ‘Hey this is Martin Luther King, this is what he’s done, this is why we celebrate him. This is why we honor him, you know in January,” she said.
For many people, the parade is a way to celebrate the freedom we gained from his sacrifices and a way to spend time with family.
“I’m really actually excited for..I can throw out candy and I can…I can just be in the parade and share my family,” said attendee, Rayna Patterson.
From James Brown Blvd., to Laney Walker, and ending on 11th St., two hours of floats, music, and dancing filling Augusta with spirit.
“Martin Luther King is the epitome of what it means for us as a black community. You know black folks, he fought for our civil rights,” said attendee, Maureen Ruiz.
It’s the first of many celebrations going into the holiday celebrating Dr. King.
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