Photo from the 2023 MLK Dream Big Parade
ST. PETERSBURG – In commemorating Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and in the spirit of his dream for a better tomorrow, the City of St. Pete is encouraging the community to ‘dream big’ while honoring Dr. King’s legacy. Visit www.stpete.org/dreambig to find out how you can participate.
MLK Dream Big Banquet
Friday, January 12
7-11 p.m.
St. Petersburg Country Club, 2000 Country Club Way S
Citywide Treasure Hunt
Saturday, January 13
10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Begins at St. Petersburg City Hall, 175 5th St. N
MLK Band Showcase
Sunday, January 14
6-8:30 p.m.; gates open at 5 p.m.
Lakewood High School, 1400 54th Ave. S
MLK Dream Big Parade
Monday, January 15
11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Parade Route: West on 1st Ave. S from 3rd St. S to 16th St. S, then south on 16th St. to 3rd Ave. S
MLK Family Fun Day
Monday, January 15
2:30-6 p.m.
Tropicana Field Lot #4, 198 17th St. S
Visit mlkdreambig.com for more information.
Parking pro tips
- Tip #1: Find downtown parking locations at stpete.org/parking. Note, access to the SouthCore Parking Garage will be moved to 2nd St. S, on the north side of 1st Ave. S on Jan. 15 for the parade.
- Tip #2: Parking will be free at Tropicana Field on Jan. 15 for the parade. Note, on Jan. 15, access to Lot 5 will not be allowed once the bicycle racks are in place at around 9 a.m. All vehicles parked in the lot after the racks are in place will not be permitted onto the roadway until the parade is over.
- Tip #3: Ride the SunRunner and PSTA Buses. Note, the SunRunner will be rerouted during the parade to Central Ave. More at PSTA.net
- Tip #4: Consider ride share or bike or scooter share.
Road closures
The following roads will be closed starting Monday, Jan. 15 at 8 a.m. for parade setup:
- Central Ave., from Bayshore Dr. to Beach Dr.
- 1st Ave. S, from 3rd St. S to Bayshore Dr. SE (3rd St. will remain open until approximately 10:30 a.m.)
- Bayshore Dr. SE, from Central Ave. to 5th Ave. S – 1st St. S
- 1st St. from 1st Ave. S to 4th Ave. S (North and South bound traffic on 1st St. will be open for PSTA Buses Only)
The following roads will be closed starting Monday, January 15 at 10:30 a.m. for the parade route:
- 1st Ave. S, from 3rd St. S to 16th St. S (parade route)
- 16th St. S, from Central Ave. to 5th Ave. S (drop off route)
- 1st Ave. S, from 16th St. S to 20th St. S (parade dispersal area)
- 3rd Ave. S, from 16th St. S to 19th St. S (parade dispersal area)
Trash/ Recycling Information
- Martin Luther King, Jr. Day – Monday, Jan. 15, 2024
Monday collections will be made on Tuesday. Tuesday collections will be made on Wednesday. Thursday and Friday collections remain the same.
