Athens MLK Jr. Parade and Music Fest 2025

Athens Anti-Discrimination Movement and UGAMA Announce 2025 Athens MLK Jr. Day Parade and Music Fest

Theme: “The Time is Always Right to Do What is Right” – Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

This vibrant and inspiring community event will take place on Monday, January 20, 2025, festivities begin 2:00 pm and the parade starts at 3:00 pm on the corner of (Hull and Washington) downtown Athens, Georgia.

We  invite individuals, schools, nonprofits, and organizations from Athens and surrounding counties—Barrow, Jackson, Oconee, Madison, and beyond—to join this celebration of equality, diversity, and community through music, art, and civic engagement.

What to Expect:

Time:

• 12:00 PM: Vendor begin setup. Check-in table outside of Morton Theater, 195 W. Washington St, Athens, GA 30601 (setup must be completed by 2:00 PM)
• 2:00 PM: Parade Participant Check-in & line up on Hancock Ave, between Hull Street and Lumpkin.
• 3:00 PM: Parade Begins on the corner of Hull Street and Washington Street

How to Get Involved:

Participants, including schools, churches, dance teams, nonprofits, and other community groups, are encouraged to join the celebration. Vendors are also invited to showcase their goods and services during the event.

Join us as we celebrate the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., unite our community, and embrace the call to action: “The time is always right to do what is right.”

To register as a participant, or to become a vendor, please use the form below:

About AADM and UGAMA:

The Athens Anti-Discrimination Movement (AADM) works to advance Dr. King’s vision of equality, advocating for social justice, economic empowerment, and opportunity for all. United Group of Artists Music Association (UGAMA) specializes in live urban entertainment and concerts, using music and the arts to foster awareness and inspire change.