Hundreds turn out Monday and march the annual walk to the Tivoli Theatre in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Gathered outside in the late afternoon sunshine, crowds of people waited for the start of the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial March.
“We want everybody involved,” said Napoleon “Donut” Williams, coordinator of the parade for the past 20 years.
More than 40 groups participated in the event Monday, ranging from the Urban League of Greater Chattanooga to a group of motorcyclists and student organizations.
The atmosphere was exuberant. People chatted amicably, children laughed and chased one another across the sidewalks and balloons and colorful banners bounced around in the hands of many of the parade participants.
Many expressed sentiments about the diversity of the day.