Annapolis Residents, Community Leaders Gather for the 2026 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Parade and African Diaspora Festival
The spirit of unity was on full display in Annapolis today as hundreds gathered for the 2026 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Parade and African Diaspora Festival, an annual tradition honoring the life and legacy of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Organized by the Annapolis Drum and Bugle Corps in partnership with the City of Annapolis, the event brought together community members, local organizations, and performers for a vibrant celebration of Dr. King’s enduring message of equality, justice, and nonviolence. The parade started from Amos Garrett Boulevard and proceeded through the city before concluding on Calvert Street. Along the route, spectators lined the streets, cheering as marching bands, candidates seeking public office and elected officials made their way through downtown Annapolis. Attendees reflected the diversity and unity of the community, with many groups highlighting themes of service, education, and social justice, principles closely associated with Dr. King’s w...
