Local county celebrates the legacy of MLK
HARDEMAN CO., Tenn..—One local county honors Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. with a parade.
The annual MLK Birthday Celebration Parade was held today in Bolivar.
The event hosted by the Hardeman County Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. parade committee began at 2 this afternoon.
Participants began gathering at noon at the Bolivar Elementary School located at 445 Nuckolls Road to complete any last minute details to parade transports.
The parade includes a performance from the Bolivar Central High School band, along with several local organizations, students, Emergency services and more participating to celebrate the life and legacy of King.
“He said the example and we just need to pick up on that and we believe if they do that, we’ll have a better community, a better county, a better town, a better world,” said Monroe Woods, Coordinator for the Hardeman County MLK Parade Committee.
This is the 33rd year for the parade to take place in Bolivar.
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