Courage to Lead: Inspiring a New Generation
OCIA in partnership with the City of Oviedo presents the celebrations honoring the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
We are extending an invitation to everyone to join us at the following Free events:
🙏 Community Prayer Breakfast
Saturday, January 17, 2026, at the Cultural Center, 357 Center Lake Ln. Oviedo, FL 32765.
- New this year: Click here to register for a FREE ticket to attend this event. We met capacity last year so we are requesting everyone make a reservation this year.
- Click here to nominate someone for the I Have a Dream Award today!
🎊 MLK Parade
Monday, January 19, 2026, beginning at Round Lake Park and ending at Center Lake Park, 299 Center Lake Ln. Oviedo, FL32765.
- Immediately following the parade there will be a Fun Day in the Park at Center Lake Park.
- Parade Applications can be found here:
MLK Parade Packet 2026.pdf
🥳 Fun Day in the Park
Monday, January 19th, 2026 beginning after the parade (around 11am) until 3pm at Center Lake Park
🎼 Calling all singers, dancers, poets, musicians, rappers, artists, and speakers! Do you have something powerful to say or show the world?
We’re looking for youth, and individuals or groups of all ages to take the stage and inspire the community. Whether you're a poet with a message, a dancer with passion, or an artist with purpose, we want YOU to be part of this empowering celebration of leadership, creativity, and community.
✅ How to Sign Up:
Email [email protected] with: Name/Group Name, contact person name/email/phone number and a short sample or tell us what you plan to perform.
Deadline: Friday, December 19
Selected youth/groups will be contacted with performance details by Friday, January 2nd
Call (201) 892-6371 for parade participation and application and (407) 325- 3070 for sponsorship information, T- shirt sales and all other information pertaining to Dr. Kings Celebration.
