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King Day revelers step it up today

By TIMES STAFF
Published January 15, 2007

ADVERTISEMENT [Times photo: Justin Cook] "We shall overcome," sings Thelma Chance of Tarpon Springs on Saturday as she marches down South Pinellas Avenue during an MLK parade in Tarpon Springs. The parade ended at Dorsett Park on Harrison Avenue where families enjoyed a gospel band performance and ate hot dogs.

TARPON SPRINGS - Saturday's 12th annual celebration of the life and memory of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. featured a parade through downtown to Dorsett Park along with children's activities and gospel music.

Tarpon Springs' parade was one of three events Saturday around North Pinellas honoring King. Safety Harbor also held a parade, and Largo hosted an upbeat event with games and activities for children.

Today's events honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. include:

- In Clearwater, a leadership breakfast at 7:30 a.m. at the North Greenwood Recreation and Aquatic Complex, 900 N Martin Luther King Jr. Ave., followed by a march to Coachman Park at 9:30 a.m. and a rally at the park at 11 a.m. featuring Selma, Ala., Mayor James Perkins Jr. and former San Francisco 49er William Floyd. Saxophonist Eric Darius will play a concert after the rally.

- In Dunedin, remarks by local officials, as well as entertainment from the Shiloh Choir, the Bethel AME Choir and the Dunedin High School Steppers from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Martin Luther King Jr. Recreation Center, 550 Laura Lane. Call Jack Martin at (727) 298-3015.

- In Largo, Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church, 13225 118th St., will host a breakfast at 8 a.m. with dancing and singing. Children $3. Adults $5.

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