PHOTOS: Winter Garden hosts MLK event

Winter Garden Mayor John Rees and his wife, Linda, led the parade during the city’s Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Community Celebration.

The First United Methodist Church of Winter Garden shared its message of inclusion in the parade through Winter Garden.

Julie Butler and other members of the First United Methodist Church of Winter Garden walked for unity and inclusion.

Parade participants spread King’s message of love, peace and unity.

Foundation Academy’s band provided music in the parade.

Students from Maxey Elementary School sang while walking the parade route.

Grayden Fraga checked out the interior of the Winter Garden Fire Rescue truck.

The First United Methodist Church of Winter Garden — including Joyce McWilliams, Julie Butler, the Rev. Melissa Stump, David Stump and Laura Campbell — shared its message of inclusion at the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Community Celebration.

Maisie Grace Johnson was dancing on the shoulders of her father, Delmar Johnson, as long as the music played.

Several bands and solo performers took to the stage during the event.

Emcee Deloris Mays and Sebrenia Brown from the city of Winter Garden enjoyed the crisp January weather.

Dancers and coaches from Molding Stars were among the parade participants.

Several food vendors, including Grandma’s BBQ, sold delicious plates to festival-goers.

Several food vendors, including Gertrude’s Kitchen — with Tiana Singleton-Taylor and Mary Rupert — sold delicious plates to festival-goers.