Several cities around the metroplex are still hosting parades to celebrate the weekend, but they did have to make some adjustments to other events happening indoors.
Events around the metroplex are honoring the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. ahead of the holiday weekend.Whether rain or sleet or freezing temperatures,"He never canceled on us," said Gwendolyn Daniels, Garland’s MLK event and parade coordinator. "So we think it’s important to the best of our abilities to never cancel this parade."
For the first time since the parade started more than 30 years ago, last year’s event went virtual. However, this year, even with extreme wind and cold expected on Saturday and in the midst of another COVID-19 surge, the parade is pushing forward. "We know challenges persist, whether weather-related or anything else related," said Garland NAACP President Ricky McNeal. "Challenges don’t stop. Therefore, we cannot stop. There’s still work to do."
Organizers had to make some adjustments and canceled Sunday’s indoor events, which typically feature performances from various youth groups.
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