McALLEN — A crowd began their march in downtown McAllen in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, a tradition here that has now been going on for 13 years.
The Historic Cine El Rey Theatre Foundation hosted their 13th annual MLK Day event Monday evening which organizers and participants, alike, hope will help spur the community into giving back.
Esther Akindayomi taking part in a march honoring Martin Luther King Jr. at Cine El Rey on Monday, Jan. 16, 2023, in McAllen. (Delcia Lopez | [email protected])Martin Luther King Jr.’s image is seen on MLK Day at the Cine El Rey on Monday, Jan. 16, 2023, in McAllen. (Delcia Lopez | [email protected])Catalina Canales, 7, participates in a march honoring Martin Luther King Jr. on Monday, Jan. 16, 2023 in downtown McAllen. (Delcia Lopez | [email protected])A young girl listens to speakers during a celebration honoring Martin Luther King Jr. at Cine El Rey on Monday, Jan. 16, 2023, in McAllen. (Delcia Lopez | [email protected])People gather at Cine El Rey before the start of a march honoring Martin Luther King Jr. on Monday, Jan. 16, 2023, in McAllen. (Delcia Lopez | [email protected])Terry Canales and his brother Trigo, 7, join a march honoring Martin Luther King Jr. on Monday, Jan. 16, 2023, in McAllen. (Delcia Lopez | [email protected])People participate in a march honoring Martin Luther King Jr. at Cine El Rey on Monday, Jan. 16, 2023, in McAllen. (Delcia Lopez | [email protected])People attend a celebration honoring Martin Luther King Jr. at Cine El Rey on Monday, Jan. 16, 2023, in McAllen. (Delcia Lopez | [email protected])
