MLK parades and events across Coastal Georgia and the Lowcountry

SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - Communities across Coastal Georgia and the South Carolina Lowcountry will honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with a packed schedule of parades, unity walks, and community celebrations.

From Savannah to Richmond Hill, and from Fort Stewart to Hilton Head and Ridgeland, organizers have planned events throughout MLK Weekend and on MLK Day.

Motorists should plan for road closures near parade routes, increased traffic around start times, and large crowds in downtown areas. Arriving early and using alternate routes is strongly encouraged.

Below is a full, community-wide guide with dates, times, and locations:

MLK Parade and Event Schedule

Friday, January 10

Long County, Georgia

• MLK Celebration Parade
• Time: 1:00 P.M.
• Location: Long County Primary School
• www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61554462886615

Saturday, January 17

Ridgeland, South Carolina

• MLK Festival Parade
• Time: 10:00 A.M.
• Location: Downtown Ridgeland

Immediately following parade

• 8th Annual Community Celebration and Giveaway
• Location: Harold Turpin Park, Logan Street
• www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61569452302111

Glennville, Georgia

• MLK Parade
• Time: 10:00 A.M.
• Route: Begins along Highway 301
• www.facebook.com/thecommitteforsocialchange

Richmond Hill, Georgia (No parade)

• MLK Unity Walk
• Time: 10:00 A.M.
• Location: Richmond Hill City Hall

MLK Community Celebration

• Time: 10:45 A.M.
• Location: J.F. Gregory Park Pavilion
• www.facebook.com/rhmlkobservancecommittee

Jesup, Georgia

• MLK Parade
• Time: 1:00 P.M.
• Location: Downtown Jesup
• www.facebook.com/WayneCountyMLKParadeCommittee

Monday, January 19 – MLK Day

Savannah, Georgia

• MLK Day Parade
• Time: 10:00 A.M.
• Location: Downtown Savannah
• www.facebook.com/MLKObservanceDay

Effingham County, Georgia

• MLK Parade
• Time: 10:00 A.M.
• Route: Begins at Laurel Street and Highway 119
• www.facebook.com/EffinghamCountyGeorgia

Fort Stewart, Georgia

• MLK Parade
• Time: 10:00 A.M.
• Location: Fort Stewart
• libertycounty.org/event/mlk-observance-city-parade/#

Hilton Head Island, South Carolina

• MLK Day Parade
• Time: 10:00 A.M.
• Start Location: Near Hilton Head High School
• www.facebook.com/HiltonHeadMLK

What to Know Before You Go

• Expect temporary road closures near parade routes
• Allow extra travel time, especially in downtown areas
• Follow directions from local law enforcement
• Check city and county social media pages for last-minute updates

These events offer opportunities for families, neighbors, and visitors to come together in remembrance and service while honoring Dr. King’s enduring legacy of unity, justice, and equality.