MLK society will host parade on Monday

The Martin Luther King Memorial Society will host its annual parade beginning at 10 a.m. on Jan. 16 from the Rayville High School parking lot. 

The grand marshal is Lametress Bell Rodgers and the theme is “Let’s Honor the Dream Together.” 

All churches, schools, fraternities, sororities, businesses and other organizations are asked to participate. 

No entry fees will be charged this year. All other entries -- motorcycles, horse riders, dancers, cars, walkers, marching bands, etc., should reflect the spirit, philosophy and dream of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. 

Again, no entry fees will be charged. However, participants are asked to bring candy to throw during the parade.

Entry forms may be picked up from the following members: Novelette Dorsey, 318-267-6518; Phyllis Dorsey, 318-334-2428; Freddy Rivers, 318-334-9208; and Freda Kennedy, 318-334-5111. On-site registration also will be available.

All floats should report at 9 a.m. in the Rayville High School parking lot. The parade will proceed down Martin Luther King Street, then onto Louisa and proceed down Foster Street and end at the Rayville High School parking lot. On-site registration will follow pre-registration entries lining up for the parade. 

Since the schools, school board and most offices will be closed in observance of this holiday, please take this opportunity to share the legacy of Dr. King with the children and the community.