- January 18, 2022
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Winter Garden Fire Rescue’s Engine 24 leads the way during Winter Garden's parade.
Parade grand marshal Anthony Hodge waves to the crowd as Monday morning’s festivities ramped up.
Winter Garden Little League was well represented during the parade.
Young baseball players from Winter Garden Little League show off their most recent titles.
SOUL Haven Ranch was on hand with their miniature horses — who were a crowd favorite.
Members of the East Winter Garden Neighborhood Alliance participate in the morning's parade.
Children from Oakland Avenue Charter School march with signs and smiles as they participate in the parade.
Joseph Singletary passionately reads Martin Luther King Jr.’s “I Have A Dream” speech as he walks down the street during the parade.
Joseph Singletary passionately reads Martin Luther King Jr.’s “I Have A Dream” speech as he walks down the street during the parade.
Jeremy Smith — co-owner of Bo’s Boys Barbecue — serves up pounds of meat fresh off of the grill to hungry visitors.
C.L. West & A Touch of Class Band played some classic blues tunes during their set on the main stage.
C.L. West & A Touch of Class Band played some classic blues tunes during their set on the main stage.
C.L. West & A Touch of Class Band played some classic blues tunes during their set on the main stage.
C.L. West & A Touch of Class Band played some classic blues tunes during their set on the main stage.
Ashton Hudson plots out his next move during a game of giant chess.
Soraya Caldwell lets out a grin as she makes her move to take one of Ashton Hudson’s (not seen) pieces during a game of chess.
Minister Anthony Hodge speaks to the crowd about the legacy and importance of Martin Luther King Jr.
Winter Garden Mayor John Rees thanks visitors for coming out to the day’s celebrations, before introducing minister Anthony Hodge.
Anthony Owie winds up as he gets ready to toss a beanbag at the board during a game of cornhole.
Locals gathered on Plant Street in downtown Winter Garden to celebrate the legacy of a civil rights hero during the annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Community Celebration Monday, Jan. 20.
The morning started off with the community parade at 10 a.m. and was led by Winter Garden Fire Rescue’s Engine 24, as well as minister Anthony Hodge of Finding the Lost Sheep Ministry — who served as the parade’s grand marshal.
Following the parade visitors enjoyed a day filled with live music, special speakers, children’s games and tasty food as they celebrated Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
