By Malachi Kudura, Contributing Writer
The 42nd Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Parade was held Sunday July 14th, 2024 along the waterfront on Harbor Drive. This event was organized by The San Diego Alpha Foundation and Zeta Sigma Lambda Chapter of Alpha Phi Fraternity, Inc. This year the parade was kicked off by a 5k Walk or Run and featured a Harmony and Health festival. The MLK Parade theme was “A Healthy Community Thrives Together”. This year’s parade announcers were Keristen Holmes (CBS 8) and Alani Letang (FOX 5). They along with the many floats, bands, dance groups, organizations and beautiful vehicles made this year’s MLK Parade another successful celebration.
This year’s parade attracted hundreds of diverse cultures to celebrate Dr. King’s Dream of peace, love and equality. Sharon Nevills of Palm Springs said, “I came to San Diego from Palm Springs to enjoy the MLK Parade with my sister. It’s so important for us to support and tell our own story and it starts at home.” Her sister Sheila Curry stated, “I’ve been coming to the MLK Parade with my family since it came down Skyline Drive. I love to see how big it’s grown. I’m proud to say both of my sons graduated from Southern University. I’m also here to support my son Courtenay Brown who is part of the Alpha Phi Fraternity, the event’s organizers.”
