Press Release: Athens 3rd Annual MLK Day JR. Parade and Music Fest

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Press Release:
*Media Alert*
January 14th, 2019
Update Infor for Athens MLK Jr, Day Parade and Music Fest

Athens, Georgia-January 14, 2019- United Group of Artists and  Athens Anti-Discrimination Movement non-profit 501(c)3 partner is honored to host the 3rd Annual Athens MLK Day Parade and Music Fest on Monday, January 21, 2019.

Pre-festivities will begin January 20th at the Foundry with Athens in Harmony Concert Duo, doors open 6 pm. The celebrated concert Athens in Harmony is back for its fourth year to honor Dr. Martin Luther King’s legacy and to acknowledge the work that still needs to done. The concert, a benefit for the Athens Anti-Discrimination Movement, is designed to improve race relations and break racial barriers within our community.

January 21st, 2019, Athens MLK Day Parade and Music Fest starts at 3 pm. Parade participates and vendors check-in 1:30 pm in front of Morton Theater 195 W. Washington St, Athens, GA 30601. Parade participates must walk in groups of 5 or more and encouraged to create signage promoting a positive cause or message. An honoree ceremony will be held following the parade. Opening musical performance by Daniel Elder and Fredric Creamer

4:00 pm Music fest and Club Crawl begins at selected locations including

Washinton Street block party performances:

  • Fifth Third
  •  Dave Marr
  • Soulful Vocalist Chaniece
  • DJ Blacque Starr Presents Nu World Order Showcase featuring Sarah Zuniga, DJ Kelly Romo, Emily Olson of RuHaa!, spoken word artist Kaileb Webb and Drivin’ 75

Manhattan’s: -Athens African American Folktale. Honoring our elders and live performances: Hosted by  Dr. Tawana Smith Mattox, Destined Inc. and Barbara “Lady B” Sims, “WXAG Radio 92.7

  • Fred Smith Sr. Honoree
  • Homer Wilson Honoree
  • Coach Billy Wade Honoree
  • Billy D Brell-Poet
  • Freeman & Associates
  • Marcel Mincey Hip Hop Educator

World Famous: MLK Hip Hop Stage Hosted by Jenn Weisupt Executive Director of Girls Rock Athens 

  • Motorhead 2x
  • Semi Ice
  • LLK
  • Squalle
  • Stella Groove
  • Foreign
  • Kolo G

Little King Shuffle: Family and Youth Activites. Hosted by Yolanda Parker-AAM End School To Prison Pipeline Program Manager.

  • Eunice King Ensemble
  • Reality Check Divas
  • Beto & Brother
  • J.U.S.T. B Gospel Rapper
  • Caroline Aiken Guitars Not Guns

The Athens Anti-Discrimination 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, especially advocating for civil rights, equal justice, opportunity, and economic advancement for all persons. 

For more information or to register please visit www.ugalive.com/athens-mlk-day-parade-music-fest/ or contact 678 740 3884.