Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebrations of 2027

By S. Jones

11/01/2026

Legacy of Love: Fostering Peace and Understanding

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. All are welcome!

🙏 Community Prayer Breakfast

Day: Saturday, January 16, 2027
Time: 9am
Location: Oviedo Cultural Center, 357 Center Lake Ln. Oviedo, FL 32765.

🎊 MLK Parade

Businesses, schools, churches, and civic groups are encouraged to enter a float, vehicle, or walking units and bands in the parade. The Community is also encouraged to join in the spirit of the day by viewing the parade.
Day: Monday, January 18, 2027
Time: 10am
Location: Beginning at Round Lake Park and ending at Center Lake Park, 299 Center Lake Ln. Oviedo, FL32765.
Contact: [email protected]
Parade Applications can be found here:
MLK Parade Application 2027

🥳 Family Fun Day in the Park

Entertainment, Food, Vendors and Kids Activities and lots more, immediately following the parade at Center Lake Park
Day: Monday, January 18th, 2027
Time: 11am
Contact: [email protected]

Calling all hairstylists!

I Have a Dream Awards

We are also accepting nominations for the I Have a Dream Awards, which honor adults, high school students, community organizations and OCIA members who carry out Dr. King's call to serve. You may nominate someone else or yourself. Nominations are due December 18, 2026, and winners will be honored on January 18, 2027, at Center Lake Park. Dream Award Application