Martin Luther King Day Parade Draws Hundreds
With participating high schools and a full morning of entertainment, Snellville's 2nd annual MLK Day parade exceeded expectations.
Both Shiloh and South Gwinnett High were involved in this year’s Martin Luther King, Jr., Day parade, adding energy, enthusiasm and excitement to an event that drew hundreds of people. “I think that the diversity we have in Snellville has allowed people to feel at home here,” said New Jerusalem Baptist Church’s Rev. Elijah Collins, “and not feel like they have to leave Snellville to celebrate the day. It gives the community an opportunity to celebrate the King Day in their own hometown.” Collins, who organized the event along with the City of Snellville, invited local officials and musicians to perform on the Snellville stage at City Hall after the event. Former Snellville councilman Melvin Everson, now the Executive Director and …
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Michelle Couch
11:34 am on Tuesday, January 22, 2013
Congratulations to the City of Snellville, and all that participated. It looks like it was a great event! more ›