IBEW 569 and our Electrical Workers Minority Caucus (EWMC) is proud to walk in the 43rd Annual MLK Parade in support of civil rights and worker rights! Every year, our members march through downtown San Diego to honor the memory of Martin Luther King Jr. On Sunday, January 19, 2025, EWMC and IBEW 569 of San Diego, will celebrate one of the most prominent civil rights leaders by participating in San Diego’s Martin Luther King Jr. Parade — one of the largest celebrations of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. in the country.
Our goal is to have 50+ members this year, so please share this event with everyone you can! Thank you and we look forward to seeing you there!
WHAT: Walk with IBEW 569 / EWMC in the 43rd Annual MLK Parade
WHEN: Sunday, January 19th, 8:30 am – 2:00 pm (set-up and staging begins at 7:00 am and the Parade commences at 11 am. We recommend getting to the event early as parking will be limited. We are anticipating being done before 2:00 pm)
WHERE: Waterfront Park (North End), 1942 N Harbor Dr, San Diego, CA 92101 (Look for the 569 Wrap Truck)
CONTACT: Cristina Marquez, 619-302-1566 / cmarquez@ibew569.org before the day of the event. On the day of the event, Jennifer Wilson, call/text 619-832-9757.
RSVP HERE: https://actionnetwork.org/events/walk-with-ibew-569-ewmc-in-the-43rd-annual-mlk-parade/
Parade Route:
1. Begin staging parade and 5k at Grape and Harbor Dr. – Ash St.
2. Parade to continue Southbound on Harbor Dr.
3. Parade will urn right on Pacific Hwy, going south.
4. Parade will disband on Pacific Hwy near Embassy Suites.
Notes: The Parade begins on Harbor Drive in front of the County Administration building at 11:00 am Sunday, January 19, 2025. We’ll travel south on Harbor Drive, Left on Broadway, and Rt. at Pacific Highway. Total marching distance is 1.2 miles and the Parade route is 24 feet wide. The disbanding area is at Pacific Highway and G Street.