Houston launches first Martin Luther King Jr. Unity Parade Jan. 19; mayor, community leaders call for unity Houston held its inaugural Martin Luther King Jr. Unity Parade on Jan. 19, 2026. Mayor John Whitmire and community leaders named grand marshals, announced safety and transit plans including complimentary METRO service, and organizers estimated more than 12,000 participants.

Houston is set to kick off its first-ever Martin Luther King Jr. Unity Parade on January 19, 2026, with over 12,000 participants expected to celebrate together in a historic call for unity!

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