Your Guide to Celebrate Dr. MLK Jr. Weekend in St. Pete

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Your Guide to Celebrate Dr. MLK Jr. Weekend in St. Pete

St. Petersburg, FL (January 9, 2024) - This week, the City of St Petersburg begins its weekend long celebration to honor the life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. while also bringing the community together with shows, performances and activities that are exciting and family-friendly.

Here's all you need to know:

DREAM BIG WITH US ALL WEEKEND LONG!

In commemoration of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and in the spirit of his dream for a better tomorrow, the City is encouraging the community to 'dream big' while honoring Dr. King's legacy. Visit www.stpete.org/dreambig to find out how you can participate.

EVENTS

MLK Dream Big Banquet
Friday, January 12
7-11 p.m.
St. Petersburg Country Club, 2000 Country Club Way S

Citywide Treasure Hunt
Saturday, January 13
10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Begins at St. Petersburg City Hall, 175 5th St. N

MLK Band Showcase
Sunday, January 14
6-8:30 p.m.; gates open at 5 p.m.
Lakewood High School, 1400 54th Ave. S

MLK Dream Big Parade
Monday, January 15
11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Parade Route: West on 1st Ave. S from 3rd St. S to 16th St. S, then south on 16th St. to 3rd Ave. S
Parade map

MLK Family Fun Day
Monday, January 15
2:30-6 p.m.
Tropicana Field Lot #4, 198 17th St. S

Visit mlkdreambig.com for more information.

PARKING PRO TIPS

Surprise, downtown is going to be busy! Please plan accordingly and consider leaving early to account for traffic and find parking for a stress-free arrival.

  • Tip #1: Find downtown parking locations at www.stpete.org/parking. Note, access to the SouthCore Parking Garage will be moved to 2nd St. S, on the north side of 1st Ave. S on January 15 for the parade.

  • Tip #2: Parking will be free at Tropicana Field on January 15 for the parade. Note, on January 15, access to Lot 5 will not be allowed once the bicycle racks are in place at around 9 a.m. All vehicles parked in the lot after the racks are in place will not be permitted onto the roadway until the parade is over.

  • Tip #3: Ride the SunRunner and PSTA Buses. Note, the SunRunner will be rerouted during the parade to Central Ave. More at www.PSTA.net

  • Tip #4: Consider ride share or bike or scooter share.

ROAD CLOSURES

The following roads will be closed starting Monday, January 15 at 8 a.m. for parade setup:

  • Central Ave., from Bayshore Dr. to Beach Dr.

  • 1st Ave. S, from 3rd St. S to Bayshore Dr. SE (3rd St. will remain open until approximately 10:30 a.m.)

  • Bayshore Dr. SE, from Central Ave. to 5th Ave. S – 1st St. S

  • 1st St. from 1st Ave. S to 4th Ave. S (North and South bound traffic on 1st St. will be open for PSTA Buses Only)

The following roads will be closed starting Monday, January 15 at 10:30 a.m. for the parade route:

  • 1st Ave. S, from 3rd St. S to 16th St. S (parade route)

  • 16th St. S, from Central Ave. to 5th Ave. S (drop off route)

  • 1st Ave. S, from 16th St. S to 20th St. S (parade dispersal area)

  • 3rd Ave. S, from 16th St. S to 19th St. S (parade dispersal area)

FACILITY CLOSURES, TRASH & RECYCLING COLLECTION ADJUSTMENTS

Certain City facilities and services will be closed on Monday, January 15, 2024, in observance of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Residential trash and recycling collection regularly scheduled for Monday will be made on Tuesday. Tuesday collections will be made on Wednesday. Thursday and Friday collections remain the same. Find more information at https://www.stpete.org/holidayclosures.