PHOTO GALLERY: Welsh’s MLK Parade
Published 2:47 pm Monday, January 15, 2024
Eddie "Bruiser" Achan prepares to tie a red streamer on a vehicle Monday before the start of the annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day parade in Welsh. Several vehicles took part in the parade which was followed by free chili dogs at Richmond Park.
A line of vehicles with red streamers make their way along the parade route Monday during the annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day parade in Welsh. The theme for this year's celebration was "Equality."
Raleigh Lambert, 7, throws candy as she and her twin sister, Ryleigh, ride in the annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day parade in Welsh on Monday. Festivities continued following the parade with free chili dogs at Richmond Park.
Sandra Jones and Sharon Brown serve up chili dogs for the community Monday following the Martin Luther King Jr. Day parade in Welsh. This is the 15th year the Bethune and Richmond Parks, Ltd. have held a celebration to honor the life and achievements of the slain religious leader and civil rights leader.
A line of vehicles with red streamers make their way along the parade route Monday during the annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day parade in Welsh. The theme for this year’s celebration was “Equality.” Festivities continued following the parade with free chili dogs at Richmond Park. (Photos by Doris Maricle / American Press)
