MLK Parade Set For Monday, January 15, 2024

BARTOW DEACONS AND STEWARDS ALLIANCE, INCORPORATED
P. O. Box 502
Bartow, FL 33831-0502
Carver Young, President – (863) 255-2343

REQUESTS YOUR PARTICIPATION
in the 2024
DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. – GEORGE GAUSE MEMORIAL PARADE
Monday, January 15, 2024
12 (NOON) – Start

Application for Parade Participation may be picked up at the Greater Bartow Chamber of Commerce; or you may contact President Carver Young, 863-255-2343 for an application.

2024 Parade Theme: “It Starts With Me! Stand Up . . . Speak Up!” Types of Participation: Bands, Walkers, Decorated Floats and Vehicles, Motorcycles, Bicycles, etc.
Line up begins at the corner of Main Street and Floral Avenue in downtown Bartow at 10:00 a.m. The parade ends at Carver Recreation Center (520 S Herbert Dixon Blvd., Bartow, FL 33830).

Deadline to let us know you want to participate December 31, 2023.

Please do not throw candy or other items at parade spectators. Parade units may have individuals walk alongside their unit and gently distribute candy, flags, coupons, or other items. Dance / step routines or other maneuvers by parade units should not slow down the movement of the parade.