TAMPA, Fla. — The Tampa Bay area honors Martin Luther King Jr. with parades, film screenings and commemorations. Here is a list of events happening around the area this weekend and Monday.
Saturday, Jan. 17
- MLK Day Festival: A community celebration of culture, civil rights, literacy and family
- When: 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
- Where: Deuces Park, 834 22nd Ave. S., St. Petersburg
- Cost: Adults $12, Children $7
- Plant City MLK Parade and Drumline Invitational: The 41st Annual festival will feature a parade through downtown Plant City, marching bands and food trucks
- When: 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
- Where: Sadye Gibbs Martin Community Center, 1601 E. Dr. MLK Jr. Blvd, Plant City
- Cost: Free
Monday, Jan. 19
City of Tampa MLK Parade: Tampa Bay 28 anchors Andrew Kinsey and Deiah Riley will be live at 9 a.m. Monday at the parade. Kinsey and Riley emceed the MLK Parade Foundation Gala on Jan. 9.
WFTS- 12 p.m.
- Where: Cuscaden Park, 15th St. and 21St. Av., Tampa
- Cost: Free
MLK Day film screening: Tampa Theatre will have a screening of the WEDU feature documentary TRIUMPH: Tampa's Untold Chapter in the Civil Rights Movement
- When: 3 p.m.
- Where: Historic Duncan Auditorium, 711 N Franklin St, Tampa
- Cost: Free (reserved tickets required)
- Ticket info here
Commemoration for Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. at the Straz: Evening of gospel music, the powerful writings and young voices sharing their hopes and visions for 2026
- When: 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.
- Where: TECO Theater at Straz, 1010 N Macinnes Pl, Tampa, FL 33602
- Cost: Limited number of tickets available. Call the Ticket Sales Office at (813) 229-7827 for more information.
- 39th Annual St Pete MLK Parade: The parade travels through downtown St. Petersburg on a route that will culminate at Tropicana Field. The parade will feature floats, marching bands, cultural performances, and a vibrant show of unity and diversity.
- When: 2 p.m.
- Where: West on 1st Ave. S from 3rd St. S to 16th St. S, then south on 16th St. to 3rd Ave. S., St Petersburg
- Cost: Free
35th Annual Martin Luther King Day Celebration: Event will bring together local leaders, residents, faith leaders, organizers, and youth to reflect on Dr. King’s vision of justice, equality, and collective responsibility, while addressing present-day challenges facing the community.
- When: 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
- Where: African American Club of Pasco County 6105 Pine Hill Rd, Port Richey, FL 34668
- Cost: Free
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