Annual Parade
The MCDCSCO is preparing a slate of activities in honor of the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday next week.
The fun will kick-off Sunday, January 15 with the annual MLK Day Parade.
The public is encourage to bring cars, trucks, wagons, horses, bicycles, floats and motorcycles for entry in the parade.
Line up starts at 2 p.m. at the Jefferson High School parking lot.
The parade will begin at 3 p.m.
For more information contact Maurice Jones at 903-601-0772.
Youth Program
Young people will celebrate the holiday on Monday, January 16, with the Jefferson Primary School Youth Program at 11 a.m.
The program will include singers, choirs, praise dancers and poems.
The community is encouraged to “bring your special talent.”
Jefferson Native Henrietta Roby will serve as the keynote speaker.
For information, contact Joyce Smith at 903-665-2180.
MLK Banquet
All holiday events lead to the annual Martin Luther King Day banquet 6 p.m. Monday, January 16 at the Jefferson Visitor’s Center.
Jerry Smith will the keynote speaker.
Dress attire is semi formal.
Banquet tickets are $20 and tables of eight are available for $200.
For information contact any MCDCSCO Member or Mary Spearmon, Interim President, at 903-738-3028.