January 20, 2003

Martin Luther King Jr. Parade in Galveston

Martin Luther King Boulevard was lined with Galveston residents who turned out for the city's Martin Luther King Jr. Day Parade from the Seawall to Public Inc.

"What a great turnout this afternoon to celebrate Martin Luther King's birthday," said Mayor Roger Quiroga.

"I think this is a great day!" exclaimed Council Member Johnny Smecca, who had just attended the MLK Day Prayer Circle at St. Vincent's House.  "I tell you, it has brought a warm feeling to my body, seeing all these people out celebrating this great day."

"Keep the dream alive!" said Mayor Pro Tem Cornelia Harris Banks.  "I am so excited to be here to help celebrate with our citizens, so that we can always help keep hope alive and the dream alive, of Martin Luther King."

"People are just having a wonderful time," agreed City Council Member Booker Price, "I think it's one of the nicest parades we've had.  I know it is in size."

"Peace now, no war no more!" chanted peace activist Mark Muhich, who would participate in an anti-war rally later in the day.

Later, the Martin Luther King Jr. Day events moved to the Grand 1894 Opera House, where the annual MLK Day Extravaganza was held.

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