VERMILION PARISH
Vermilion Parish is honoring the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. today with Abbeville's third annual MLK celebration, Unity in Diversity.
The event kicks off at 9 a.m. with a stump service downtown. The day continues with a Million Man March tribute from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. and ends with a celebration from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., featuring inspirational speeches and performances.
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ST. LANDRY PARISH
The City of Opelousas will host its 44th annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. parade and memorial at 1 p.m.
The route takes marchers from South City Park to Holy Ghost Catholic Church, with City Councilman Marvin Richard leading the parade.
A post-parade celebration will be held inside Holy Ghost from 2 to 5 p.m.
ACADIA PARISH
The Crowley Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority will present a memorial program at the MLK Center in Acadia Parish, starting at 1 o'clock today.
According to the Crowley Post-Signal, the event features keynote speaker Carlos Prudhomme, a Crowley High School graduate who now runs a law firm in Shreveport.
Prudhomme is known for his public service and frequently returns to Crowley to mentor youth and adults in the community.
For a full list of MLK events, visit this article.
