TULSA, Okla. — The Tulsa City Council announced the Martin Luther King Jr. Parade scheduled for Jan. 15 was postponed due to frigid temperatures in the forecast.
“We are advised by local authorities that the weather conditions are expected to be hazardous, particularly the low temperatures,” said Pleas Thompson, president of the MLK, Jr. Commemoration Society. “As a result, we will reschedule the parade at a later date so we can honor Dr. King’s legacy and the hard work of our sponsors and parade participants.”
Organizers rescheduled the parade for Feb. 17 at 11 a.m.
The parade will be the 45th held in Tulsa. It's one of the largest parades in the city and honors the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. in his fight for racial equality.
According to a parade spokesperson, 145 entries have registered to participate in this year's parade, which features themed floats, music, and marchers.
Thousands of people typically attend the parade that begins at the corner of N. Detroit Ave. and John Hope Franklin Blvd. and ends near ONEOK Field.
The MLK Interfaith Community Commemorative Service will be held on Feb. 25 at 6 p.m. at Boston Avenue United Methodist Church.
Here's a look at last year's parade:
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