8 Mattie Cooper Square
Beacon
NY
The Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Parade, founded by Pete Seeger
January 16th, the 3rd Monday in January
9 am Opening Ceremony inside Springfield Baptist Church, 8 Mattie Cooper Square, Beacon, NY
9:30 Parade starting in front of the church
Parade route:
East on Mattie Cooper Square, also called Church Street,
South on North Walnut Street,
West on Main,
North on Willow,
East on Mattie Cooper Square, returning to the church
Pete Seeger’s Dream was to have this singing parade to honor MLK.
It’s a Civil Rights March where we are in the parade singing along.
We encourage you to carry positive posters, banners, and American flags. There will be cars for anyone who would like to ride rather than walk.
We also invite you to a program honoring the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King following the Parade. It will be put on by the Southern Dutchess Coalition. It will be inside the Springfield Baptist Church starting at 11am.
Any questions, please call Bonnie Champion at 845-264-5663 or email bonniejchampion@gmail.com.