File photo.
The deadline to submit sponsorship applications for the Sixth District’s annual Martin Luther King Jr. Parade and Celebration has been extended to December 29, as city officials seek to add not only more sponsors but vendors, parade participants, performers and volunteers.
Community groups and organizations are also encouraged to participate, according to Sixth District Councilman Dee Andrews’ office. The parade application fee is $85 and vendor fees range from $150 to $350, according to a release.
The parade is slated for January 14, 2017 at 10:30AM at the intersection of Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue and Anaheim Street. The celebration is scheduled to follow from noon to 6:00PM at Martin Luther King Jr. Park, located at 1950 Lemon Avenue.
For more information call (562) 570-6816.