By Baltimore Office of Promotion and the Arts
The Baltimore Office of Promotion and the Arts (BOPA) has announced the step-off time for the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Parade. On Monday, Jan. 20, the parade will begin at noon. The event will begin at the intersection of Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard and N. Eutaw Street and disband at Baltimore Street.
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Embodying the theme “Building Bridges, Breaking Barriers” – the Grand Marshal leading this year’s parade is Baltimore City Solicitor Ebony M. Thompson.
Nearly a year ago, the Baltimore City Council made history when they unanimously confirmed Thompson as the first woman and openly gay person to serve in this role. A proud graduate of Baltimore City College and University of Baltimore School of Law, Thompson has received numerous awards in her time as a dedicated public servant. She was named a Rising Star by Super Lawyers in 2022, acknowledged as Ones to Watch by The Best Lawyers in America in 2021, and selected as a Leadership Academy Fellow of the Maryland State Bar Association. In her role, Solicitor Thompson represents and advises the Mayor, City Council, City Administrator, boards and commissions, department directors and employees in their official capacities in all legal matters before the City.
Thompson is also currently leading the largest case in the City’s history, which has secured over $668 million in damages from opioid manufacturers and distributors.
Groups and organizations interested in marching as part of the parade can submit an application here.
Community and civil rights organizations, music and dance performance groups, fraternities and sororities and more are invited to apply. Groups and organizations that are selected to be in this year’s parade will be notified of their acceptance by email.
Baltimore’s Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd was completed on Dec. 9, 1982, and the first MLK Jr Day parade organized on his namesake street was held in the year 2000, growing in size and celebration every year. This year, we invite all Baltimoreans of every age, race, creed, and walk of life to attend the parade in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr’s legacy.
This year’s parade is supported by APG Federal Credit Union, WJZ TV Baltimore, and Radio One: 92Q, Magic 95.9, Spirit 1400 and WOLB 1010.
Learn more by visiting promotionandarts.org and following BOPA on social media (@promoandarts).
MEDIA CONTACTS
For questions about participating in the 2025 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr Parade or sponsorship opportunities, contact BOPA Communications Manager Barbara Hauck at bhauck@promotionandarts.org.
Baltimore Office of Promotion and The Arts (BOPA) is an independent 501©(3) nonprofit organization which serves as Baltimore City’s arts council, events center, and film office. By providing funding and support to artists and arts organizations, as well as producing cultural events across the city, BOPA’s goal is to make Baltimore a more vibrant and creative place to live and work.
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