

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: 2026 Mesa-East Valley  MLK Parade and Festival
- **Event Start and End Date**: Mon, 19 Jan, 2026 at 11:00 am
- **Event Description**: Arizona's only MLK parade will kick-off at 11:00 a.m. at the intersection of MLK Way and the Honorary Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Street (Center Street), turning east on First Street and end on Hibbert. 

2026 Grand Marshal:  The Sun Valley Chapter of Jack and Jill of America, Inc.

Our parade includes marching bands, dance troupes, schools, local organizations, community leaders, neighboring towns, elected officials and many, many more.  

Welcome back ABC15 News Anchors Christel Bell and Nick Ciletti as our Center Street/parade announcers.  
The Valley's own Power 98.3 will be announcing the parade from 1st Street.

Following the parade we will host our community festival from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at The Plaza at Mesa City Center.  Join us for food, vendors, activities for kids, and entertainment.  

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Donations for bedding, diapers, baby wipes, toilet paper and toiletries are being accepted by the Tempe Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.

The 2nd Annual East Valley MLK Awards will be presented at 1:00PM. Congratulations to this year's honorees.

DJ B.Mac is back by popular demand.  Enjoy interactive music, triva, raffle prizes and line dancing led by  iSpark Dancers.

This event is in partnership with the City of Mesa. 

Learn more ➡️ https://www.mesaevmlk.org/mlk-day-celebration.html
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/mesa/2026-mesa-east-valley-mlk-parade-and-festival/200029492341517
- **Event Categories**: parades, festivals, kids, martin-luther-king-day, music, entertainment, nonprofit
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 0

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket URL**: http://facebook.com/200029492341517?utm_source=AllEvents.in&utm_medium=event-discovery-platform&utm_campaign=mesa-events

## Event venue details

- **city**: Mesa
- **state**: AZ
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Mesa City Plaza
- **lat**: 33.4155
- **long**: -111.8307
- **full address**: Mesa City Plaza, 20 E Main St, Mesa, AZ 85201-7401, United States

## Event Organizer details

- **affiliate_id**: 2
- **organizer**: Mesa-East Valley MLK Committee (https://allevents.in/org/mesa-east-valley-mlk-committee/23472032)

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Mon, 19 Jan, 2026 at 11:00 am
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** Mesa City Plaza, 20 E Main St, Mesa, AZ 85201-7401, United States
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Mesa-East Valley MLK Committee
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** parades, festivals, kids, martin-luther-king-day, music, entertainment, nonprofit
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about 2026 Mesa-East Valley  MLK Parade and Festival ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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