Chipley celebrates MLK Day with parade, day of service
Chipley Mayor Tracy Andrews, at center, and School Superintendent Joe Taylor, at left, wave to parade goers during the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Parade Jan. 16.
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Chipley City Council Members Tommy Sasser and Linda Cain led the parade through downtown Chipley in the back of Police Chief Scott Thompson’s truck.
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Cadets from Chipley High School JROTC proudly carried the nation’s colors.
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School Board member Cindy Johnson Brown walked the parade route with daughter, Olivia Brown, and other school board members
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Members from congregations at St. Luke AME Church and St. Joseph AME Church celebrated the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King. Jr.
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School Board Vice Chairman Milton Brown walked with the Students Working Against Tobacco team during the parade handing out goodies along the way.
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Young men who are part of the Art of Manhood organization took part in the community cleanup efforts in honor of the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. birthday celebration.
Chipley Mayor Tracy Andrews held the annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. parade on Jan. 16 through downtown Chipley.
The parade was the culmination of a two-day event that began on Saturday, Jan.14 with a day of service. Community members gathered and walked through the city picking up litter and debris.
This year’s theme was, “Together we can be the dream and embrace equity in love for humankind.”
Andrews said she is thankful for those who came out for the day of service.
“I am humbled and grateful for the citizens, business leaders, pastors and various organizations that came out to help with the day of service,” Andrews said. “This act helps our community move forward in unity.”
Keywords
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr,
Chipley,
parade,
Day of Service
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