Dade City held festivities over the weekend to commemorate the birthday and honor the legacy of slain civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
The city had a parade, followed by a unity prayer on the steps of Historic Pasco County Courthouse. That evening there was a banquet, with proceeds benefiting a scholarship fund.
Other festivities planned included an MLK Commemorative Program on Jan. 15, with keynote speaker is the Rev. Donald R. Smith, senior pastor of Greater Mount Moriah Missionary Baptist Church in Lacoochee, followed by a picnic in the park at 38724 Mudcat Grant Blvd., in Dade City.
It’s a tradition that’s been going on for about 20 years, said
Cassie Coleman, president of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. Committee of Pasco County.
“It brings unity in the community. We all know that what Martin did, he didn’t just do for one group of people,” Coleman said.
Dade City Mayor Camille Hernandez, the City of Dade City, the Pasco County Sheriff’s Office and the Dade City Police Department all played instrumental roles, Coleman said.
Published January 17, 2018
