6th Annual Athens MLK Day Parade and Music Fest

January 11, 2022
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January 11, 2022

Athens Anti-Discrimination Movement
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6th Annual Athens MLK Day Parade and Music Fest
2022 Theme “We cannot walk alone.”

Athens, GA. – Join us January 17th, 2022 at 3 PM for the 6th Annual Athens MLK Day Parade and Music Festival, brought to you by the United Group of Artists Music Association (UGAMA) and their non-profit Athens Anti-Discrimination Movement (AADM). Families and organizations are invited to attend. In addition to honoring the civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr., organizers Knowa and Mokah Johnson’s goal is to inspire creativity, entrepreneurship, diversity, inclusion and unity in the Classic City. To register as a vendor or parade participant, please visit www.athmlkparade.com

The Parade will begin on the corner of Hull and Washington street. Parade participants and vendors should arrive by 1:30pm. The parade will begin promptly at 3pm. 

Those attending to watch the parade can do so on Clayton Street, College Ave., Jackson Street and Washington Street (from City Hall to the Morton Theatre). 

In addition to the parade, each year we honor local Black leaders to bring awareness to the role they played in elevating our community along with their sacrifices and contributions. 2022 Honorees include Linda Davis, Freda Giles, Charles Knapper, Marion Stroud, and Hattie Whitehead. The ceremony will begin at 4pm (immediately after the parade) on the main stage near Morton Theatre. 

What to expect:

  • The Fun Zone: located on Hull Street and the patio at Little Kings will feature inflatables, rides and outdoor youth activities. 
  • Main stage: Featuring performances by: After Hours Band (Floyd Weaver: Guitar, Sakeem King: Sax, Caleb Snead: Bass, Raffeal Rucker: Drums), The Good Grief Trio Band (Greg Hankins: Piano, Luca Lombardi: Bass, Seth Hendershot: Drums) and Aquatic Soul Band (Greg Surratt: Bass, Freeman Leverett: Guitar, Justin Lee: Drums, Edwina Holden: Keys, Josh Klein: Trumpet), (Vocals: Knowa Johnson, Kimarah Free Spirit, Andreana Williams and Keshia Burgess)
  • World Famous (Live Hip Hop): The hip hop show will take place from 4:30 – 7:30 pm. This showcase will feature acts curated by the organizers themselves to provide a high energy, diverse show with something for every lover of hip hop. Twelve acts, hosted by the hilarious Mr. Quincy Brook with music by DJ Slim.

The Athens Anti-Movement (AADM) has been a vital force in promoting the philosophies and goals of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. in the Athens-Clarke County community by advocating for equal justice, opportunity, and economic advancement for all. 

United Group of Artists is a leading force in producing live music shows, concerts, and urban events that includes the Athens Hip Hop Awards, Athens in Harmony, the Athens MLK Day Parade and much more. 

We hope you will join us on Monday, January 17, 2022. Attendees are encouraged to wear masks and practice social distancing during the event. Organizers will provide masks if needed and hand sanitizers. 

Thank you to our sponsors: Athens Downtown Development Authority; Grady Thrasher and Kathy Prescott; Clarke County School District; Athens Area Chamber of Commerce; Amerigroup; and Power 100.1.

For more information contact Knowa D. Johnson at (678) 740-3884 or visit https://www.athmlkparade.com/

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Athens Anti-Discrimination Movement

Athens Anti-Discrimination Movement (AADM) is a grassroots, 501(c)(3) organization founded in 2016 and based in Athens, Georgia. The group aims to combat discrimination through education and activism. For more information visit www.aadmovement.org, their Facebook @AADMovement, or their Twitter and Instagram @aadmovement706