Houston Mayor John Whitmire

Houston Mayor John Whitmire

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Houston Marches Forward: Mayor John Whitmire Unites MLK Day Parades for One Historic Celebration in 2026

In a city as proud and vibrant as Houston—where culture meets resilience and heritage marches hand-in-hand with hope—a truly historic announcement has been made. For the first time in over three decades, Houston will celebrate the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with a single, unified parade on January 19, 2026. This landmark agreement marks a powerful new chapter in the city’s ongoing journey toward unity, inclusion, and respect for shared history.