Events In Central Florida For Martin Luther King Jr. Day

We saw dozens of dance teams, drum lines and so many community organizations making their way down Orange Avenue to Lake Eola Park, all to honor Dr. King.

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• Dozens of dance teams, drum lines, and community organizations marched down Orange Avenue to Lake Eola Park to honor Dr. King.

• Dana Mackey, president of the Southwest Orlando Jaycees, organized Saturday's parade and emphasized the importance of continuing to fight for equality.

• MLK parades are taking place on Monday at 10 a.m. in Ocoee, DeLand, and Oviedo, and at 2 p.m. in Apopka.

• Thousands of volunteers will gather at the Orange County Convention Center at 9 a.m. to pack and distribute meals for families across Central Florida.

• According to Ward, it's crucial for people to understand the history of the civil rights movement to appreciate the progress made and to continue working towards a more equitable society.

• Jerry Askin, an Atlanta native and breaking news expert who joined News 6 in March 2018, emphasized the significance of honoring Dr.