- January 19, 2015
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Ocoee police officers on motorcycles led the procession.
Ocoee police officers carried a group of flags to begin the parade.
Parade participants were encouraged to look up and use the hashtag “#OcoeePD” when posting photos.
Ocoee High’s JROTC program members carried the colors and marched.
The city of Ocoee’s commissioners and Mayor Rusty Johnson stood on a decorated MLK-themed float and tossed out candy.
Orange County Property Appraiser Rick Singh greeted parade-goers and handed out fans.
Students from Citrus Elementary, where the parade began, were excited to be part of it.
This guy rode his bike and encouraged parade-goers to check out the radio station WOKB 1680 AM.
The Ocoee High Knights Marching Band gave an outstanding performance.
Dancers from the Ocoee High Knights Marching Band performed to the band’s music.
The Ocoee High Knights Marching Band really got into their performance.
The Ocoee High Knights Marching Band gave an outstanding performance.
Members of the Ocoee High Knights Marching Band’s drumline kept the beat of the music going steady.
Dogs in the parade were given sips of water to stay cool.
Royal International Miss participants waved to the crowd.
Congresswoman Val Demings made an appearance as she greeted people.
Master of Ceremony Allie Braswell was the emcee for the celebration.
Kids from New Life Church of Ocoee put on a great dance routine for the audience.
New Life Church of Ocoee’s choir got the crowd pumped up and singing.
Keynote speaker Pastor Bryan Stamper, Ph.D., encouraged the crowd with his remarks.
OCOEE City leaders and Ocoee residents made Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s special day one to remember as they participated in the city’s 11th annual MLK unity parade and celebration. Community officials and organizations made the parade come to life by getting the crowd pumped up with dances, music, waving and tossing candy and beads. The Ocoee High marching band played some sweet tunes, special guests such as Congresswoman Val Demings and Orange County District 1 Commissioner Betsy Vanderley greeted residents and the New Life Church of Ocoee put on a show with a dance routine and choir performance.
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