TENTATIVE SCHEDULE

Friday January 15th, 2027 – 11:30a.m. Opening Ceremony (Free to the Public) @ Sadye Gibbs Martin Community Center

Saturday January 16th, 2027 – Vendor Expo opens 10am to 7pm

Saturday January 16th, 2027 – Parade route setup begins 9am to 1130am

Saturday January 16th, 2027 – Parade begins at 1pm downtown corner of Wheeler Street and MLK proceeding East to Marshall Middle School

Parade features the Tampa Bay Corvette Posse, 6 Marching Bands, various floats, clubs and entries

Saturday January 16th, 2027 – Battle of the Drumlines 3pm to 430pm at the parking lot, Sadye Gibbs Martin Community Center

Sunday January 17th, 2027 – MLK Leadership Breakfast, tickets are $45.00 per person, Keynote Speaker is Mr. Cecil Howard, Provost FAMU College of Law

Monday January 18, 2027 – Memorial Service 10am at the property of the Plant City Bing House Museum, 2025 South Allen Street

COMMUNITY AWARD CATEGORIES

MLK Leadership Award

E.L. Bing Educator of the Year Award

Sadye Gibbs Martin Community Service Award

Jerry Bailey President’s Award