Posted by: Go to a parade. Participate in a festival and listen to live music. Broward offers varied events for the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday.
The federal holiday emphasizes social and political freedom and equality. Festivities recognize the accomplishments and values of King, who promoted peaceful advocacy for social justice.
MLK events in 2026 in Broward include
Tamarac
The MLK event is 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. January 16, with free entry and includes live performers.
The event is at Tamarac Community Center, 8601 West Commercial Boulevard, Tamarac.
Fort Lauderdale Parade and festival
Previous parade. Photo/Fort Lauderdale Parks and Recreation
Parade
The parade is 9:30 a.m. Monday, January 19, from Sistrunk Boulevard and Northwest Fifth Avenue, west on Sistrunk Boulevard, north on Northwest 15th Avenue. The parade includes bands from local schools, entertainment and floats.
Unity Festival
Unity festival after the parade January 19 is at Carter Park, 1450 W. Sunrise Boulevard, Fort Lauderdale. The festival includes basketball workshops, entertainment and a Teen Zone. Open mic entertainment is included. Entry is free. Parking is free.
Gospel Extravaganza
Gospel Extravaganza 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, January 24, at Carter Park, featuring recording artist Jekalyn Carr.
Miramar
The parade & festival is 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday, January 19, at Lakeshore Park.
The event includes entertainment and things for kids to do. Feel free to bring blankets or portable seats.
The parade is at 11 a.m. on Sherman Circle. The festival is at the park is 8501 S. Sherman Circle 33025
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