2026 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Parade
H.E.L.P. and the City of Dallas have partnered to host the 2026 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Parade on January 19, 2025.
“Walking Together in Unity with Purpose” — Honoring the Dream, Building the Future
The 2026 City of Dallas MLK Parade embodies the vision of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. by uniting diverse voices, organizations, and generations in one common journey.
This year’s celebration highlights the importance of moving forward collectively—with compassion, justice, and service at the forefront—showcasing Dallas as a leader in unity and cultural pride.
Together, we walk not only to remember the dream, but to live it, carrying purpose into every step we take as a community.
Join us in the 2026 City of Dallas MLK Parade as we “Walk Together in Unity with Purpose.” This is more than a parade—it’s a movement of unity, love, and determination.
Step forward with us to honor Dr. King’s dream, inspire future generations, and show the world that Dallas stands strong when we walk together.
Parade Route
We are pleased to announce that the 2026 will be returning to its traditional route. We thank the South Dallas Residents, Community & Parade Participants for their diligence during the SM Wright/MLK Phase II Construction Project.
Parade Entry Fees
- Parade Entry Fee: $150 = 50 participants (includes the cost of 1 vehicle; additional vehicles are $15 each (Limit 5)
- Car Clubs: $200 for the first 5 cars; $15 each additional car (Limit 20) No walkers
- Motorcycle Clubs:$200 for the first 10 cycles; $15 each additional (Limit 3) No walkers
- Trail Ride Groups w/horse: $150=50 participants (includes the cost of 1 horse; additional horses are $15 each (Limit 3) **Coggins and Health Certificates must be submitted with applications for ALL horses to be authorized by the Planning Committee to approve participation.**
- Payment can be made online or by money order or cashier’s checks made payable to “Hope Encourage Love Protect (H.E.L.P.)”
- Registration is not complete until the entry fee has been paid.
- At least 1 representative from each organization MUST attend a mandatory logistics meeting before the parade.
- Refunds: There are no refunds for this event. We encourage every group to carefully plan and agree before paying to participate. Each participant fee assists in the subsidy of the parade. However, we are mindful of emergency circumstances that may grant an exception. If a participant has paid and cannot attend for another reason we can credit/comp the organizations participation for the next year. If the parade is postponed/canceled by an Act of God plans for the parade will be communicated as soon as possible.
Parade Logistics Meeting