The City of Ocoee celebrated the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., during the Unity Parade on Monday, January 19, 2026, as community officials, charities, clubs and youth organizations from Orange County and the surrounding neighborhoods bundled up for a cold morning parade in honor of America’s famed civil rights leader.

Members from the E&D Dance Troupe perform during Ocoee's 18th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Unity Parade on Monday, January 19, 2026, as community officials, charities, clubs and youth organizations from Orange County and the surrounding neighborhoods bundled up for a cold morning parade to celebrate the legacy of America's famous civil rights leader. (Rich Pope/Orlando Sentinel)Members from the E&D Dance Troupe perform during Ocoee’s 18th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Unity Parade on Monday, January 19, 2026. (Rich Pope/Orlando Sentinel)
Students from Citrus Elementary walk and wave to spectators during Ocoee's 18th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Unity Parade on Monday, January 19, 2026. (Rich Pope/Orlando Sentinel)Students from Citrus Elementary carry their banner down the parade route with their classmates and teachers. (Rich Pope/Orlando Sentinel)

Members of the Ocoee High Marching Band perform during Ocoee's 18th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Unity Parade on Monday, January 19, 2026.(Rich Pope/Orlando Sentinel)Members of the Ocoee High Marching Band perform during Ocoee’s 18th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Unity Parade on Monday, January 19, 2026.(Rich Pope/Orlando Sentinel)
Orange-Osceola State Attorney Monique Worrell waves to spectators during Ocoee's 18th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Unity Parade on Monday, January 19, 2026. (Rich Pope/Orlando Sentinel)Orange-Osceola State Attorney Monique Worrell waves to spectators on the parade route. (Rich Pope/Orlando Sentinel)
A young spectator takes a handful of candy during Ocoee's 18th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Unity Parade on Monday, January 19, 2026. (Rich Pope/Orlando Sentinel)A young spectator takes a handful of candy. (Rich Pope/Orlando Sentinel)

Members from the Standing Ovation Talent Group perform during Ocoee's 18th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Unity Parade on Monday, January 19, 2026, as community officials, charities, clubs, and youth organizations from Orange County and the surrounding neighborhoods bundled up for a cold morning parade to celebrate the legacy of America's famous civil rights leader. (Rich Pope/Orlando Sentinel)Members from the Standing Ovation Talent Group perform during Ocoee’s 18th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Unity Parade. (Rich Pope/Orlando Sentinel)
Florida State Senator LaVon Bracy Davis waves to spectators during Ocoee's 18th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Unity Parade on Monday, January 19, 2026. (Rich Pope/Orlando Sentinel)Florida State Senator LaVon Bracy Davis waves to spectators bundled up to stay warm along the parade route. (Rich Pope/Orlando Sentinel)
A parade spectator gets a plant to take home from WOW Window Boxes during Ocoee's 18th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Unity Parade on Monday, January 19, 2026. (Rich Pope/Orlando Sentinel)A parade spectator gets a plant to take home from WOW Window Boxes during Ocoee’s 18th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Unity Parade on Monday, January 19, 2026. (Rich Pope/Orlando Sentinel)

A member of the Jamaican American Association of Central Florida waves a picture of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., during Ocoee's 18th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Unity Parade on Monday, January 19, 2026. (Rich Pope/Orlando Sentinel)A member of the Jamaican American Association of Central Florida waves a picture of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., during Ocoee’s Unity Parade on Monday, January 19, 2026. (Rich Pope/Orlando Sentinel)
Members of RIF Productions perform Ocoee's 18th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Unity Parade on Monday, January 19, 2026. (Rich Pope/Orlando Sentinel)Members of RIF Productions perform Ocoee’s 18th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Unity Parade on Monday, January 19, 2026. (Rich Pope/Orlando Sentinel)
Pathfinders wave and make their way down the parade route during Ocoee's 18th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Unity Parade on Monday, January 19, 2026. (Rich Pope/Orlando Sentinel)Pathfinders wave and make their way down the parade route during Ocoee’s 18th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Unity Parade on Monday, January 19, 2026. (Rich Pope/Orlando Sentinel)

A couple of young spectators wave to the Standing Ovation Talent Group as they perform during Ocoee's 18th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Unity Parade on Monday, January 19, 2026. (Rich Pope/Orlando Sentinel)A couple of young spectators wave to the Standing Ovation Talent Group as they perform during Ocoee’s 18th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Unity Parade on Monday, January 19, 2026. (Rich Pope/Orlando Sentinel)

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