What's Happening? Meet up with families from local Elementary School PTA's for the 41st Annual MLK Jr March hosted by the Seattle MLK Jr. Organizing Coalition to honor the life, legacy, and unfinished work of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr!
When and Where? We will gather on Monday, Jan 15th at Noon at the Garfield Community Center playground on Cherry Street just east of 23rd (537 25th Ave, Seattle, WA 98122) - Look for YELLOW balloons! After handing out balloons we will join the 12:30pm march starting at Garfield High School. You can march the whole way (about 2 miles) and join the rally at the end, or peel off at any point. More details can be found here: www.seattlemlkcoalition.org
How Do I Get There?
Consider public transportation as parking will be limited.
From North Seattle: take Light Rail to UW Husky Stadium and catch the 48 bus to the Cherry Street exit. Bring ORCA cards or cash - Kids ride light rail and metro buses for FREE.
What Should I Bring?
Dress for the weather and bring snacks, water, strollers, signs and fun noise makers (drums, bells, etc).
COVID-19 Precautions We understand that every family makes health and safety choices based on their own specific family needs. This is an outdoor event where large crowds will be gathered, and the organizers encourage participants to wear a mask. Please do not participate in community events if you feel ill, have active respiratory symptoms such as cough, shortness of breath, fever (or other symptoms of COVID-19), or have recently been exposed to a close contact with documented COVID-19.
Questions? If you have questions before or day-of the march contact
hello@tc-pta.org