The Voice of Southwest Louisiana

2017 Martin Luther King Jr. Festival Schedule
KZWA 104.9, The Vibe Foundation and the M.L.K.
Coalition announces plans for the Martin Luther King, Jr.
Festival held January 13-16, 2017. The theme this year is,
The Dream: “Our Lives Begin to End the Day We
Become Silent About Things That Matter.”
The M.L.K., Jr. Festival honors the courageous
effort and sacrifices of Martin Luther King, Jr.,
and celebrates its 33rd Anniversary Year.
It was chosen as a top 20 event by the Southeast Tourism Society for
the first quarter of 2016. This award is a coveted honor among 12
member states.
Friday January 13th
Morning-Kick-Off Annual Memorial Breakfast 7:30 a.m.
Christian World Ministries, 2001 E. Gauthier Road, Lake
Charles, LA 70607.
Guest Speaker- The honorable Judge Ron Ware of the 14th
Judicial District Court.
Local high school choirs performing include: Barbe, Lagrange,
Washington Marion and Sulphur led by each school's choir
director, and accompanied by Mr. Don McZeal and Ms. Belinda
Williams.
MLK Unsung Hero Award 9:00 a.m.
First place winners from each division of the essay contest will
read their winning essay. Open to the public and televised live
on KPLC TV.
Saturday January 14th
MLK Community Clean-Up Day 8:00 a.m.
Will be held at the MLK Center. Featuring the Boy Scouts of
America and Washington Marion ROTC
All Four high school choirs Barbe, LAGrange, Washington Marion and Sulphur.
Sunday January 15th
Gospel Extravaganza 6:00 p.m.
Featuring performers from throughout Louisiana.
Throne of Grace Fellowship, 2401 6th Street Lake Charles, LA
Free Admission
Monday January 16th
Annual Parade 8:30 a.m.
Line up at the Martin Luther King Center
Parade Roll Out 11:00 a.m.
Family Day Celebration (Zydeco, R&B, Blues, and Southern Soul
Music)
Celebrity Gumbo/Sauce Piquant Cook-Off Contest
Local Vendor Exhibition (Arts, Crafts, Creole, and Cajun Foods)
MLK 2016 Breakfast Attendees
Everyone is invited to take part in this fun filled event. Don’t miss
the Family Fun
Day celebration where you can enjoy live, local and national
entertainers with the best in
Zydeco, R&B, Jazz, Blues and Southern Soul music. The big
Celebrity Gumbo/Sauce Piquant Cook-Off contest as well as the
exhibition by hundreds of local vendors featuring arts, crafts,
Creole and Cajun food from all over Louisiana which promises to
be a treat for all ages.
T - Shirts can be purchased at KZWA and Unlimited
Fashions. Pick up entry forms and pay fees at the
business office located at 305 Enterprise Blvd., Lake
Charles, La. 70601. Those wearing the commemorative
M.L.K. T - shirts will get free admission and are invited to
march in the M.L.K. parade.
For more information and details send an email to
mail@kzwafm.com or contact:
Jacques Brown
337-491-9955 or
fax 337-433-8097
mail@kzwafm.com
KZWA LIVE 104.9
305 Enterprise Blvd
Lake Charles, LA 70601
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