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Photos: Scenes from the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Parade

Kaylee, 3, of Southeast, waits for the start of the 11th annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Parade in Washington, D.C. on Monday, Jan. 16, 2017. (СÂÜÀòÓ°ÊÓ/Kristi King)
Kaylee, 3, of Southeast, waits for the start of the 11th annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Parade in Washington, D.C. on Monday, Jan. 16, 2017. (СÂÜÀòÓ°ÊÓ/Kristi King)
Moses Gillette, 4 months, and his mom (in the background) attend the the 11th annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Parade in Washington, D.C. Monday, Jan. 16, 2017. (СÂÜÀòÓ°ÊÓ/Kristi King)
Moses Gillette, 4 months, and his mom (in the background) attend the the 11th annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Parade in Washington, D.C. Monday, Jan. 16, 2017. (СÂÜÀòÓ°ÊÓ/Kristi King)
Attendees preapre for the start of the 11th annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Parade in Washington, D.C. Monday, Jan. 16, 2017. (СÂÜÀòÓ°ÊÓ/Kristi King)
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Attendees preapre for the start of the 11th annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Parade in Washington, D.C. Monday, Jan. 16, 2017. (СÂÜÀòÓ°ÊÓ/Kristi King)
These visitors from Australia attend the 11th annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Parade in Washington, D.C. Monday, Jan. 16, 2017. (СÂÜÀòÓ°ÊÓ/Kristi King)
These visitors from Australia attend the 11th annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Parade in Washington, D.C. Monday, Jan. 16, 2017. (СÂÜÀòÓ°ÊÓ/Kristi King)
The Edmonds and Watson families await the start of the 11th annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Parade in Washington, D.C. on Monday, Jan. 16, 2017. (СÂÜÀòÓ°ÊÓ/Kristi King)
The Edmonds and Watson families await the start of the 11th annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Parade in Washington, D.C. on Monday, Jan. 16, 2017. (СÂÜÀòÓ°ÊÓ/Kristi King)
A business man sells perfumes for $5 a bottle during the 11th annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Parade in Washington, D.C. on Monday, Jan. 16, 2017. (СÂÜÀòÓ°ÊÓ/Kristi King)
A business man sells perfumes for $5 a bottle during the 11th annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Parade in Washington, D.C. on Monday, Jan. 16, 2017. (СÂÜÀòÓ°ÊÓ/Kristi King)
The Howard and Benson families wait on the sidelines for the 11th annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Parade in Washington, D.C. Monday, Jan. 16, 2017. (СÂÜÀòÓ°ÊÓ/Kristi King)
The Howard and Benson families wait on the sidelines for the 11th annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Parade in Washington, D.C. Monday, Jan. 16, 2017. (СÂÜÀòÓ°ÊÓ/Kristi King)
Onlookers place their hands over their hearts as the Color Guard marches pass during the 11th annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Parade in Washington, D.C. Monday, Jan. 16, 2017. (СÂÜÀòÓ°ÊÓ/Kristi King)
Onlookers place their hands over their hearts as the Color Guard marches pass during the 11th annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Parade in Washington, D.C. Monday, Jan. 16, 2017. (СÂÜÀòÓ°ÊÓ/Kristi King)
Melvin A. Bray Sr. of Southwest was part of this year's 11th annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Parade in Washington, D.C.(СÂÜÀòÓ°ÊÓ/Kristi King)
Melvin A. Bray Sr. of Southwest was part of this year’s 11th annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Parade in Washington, D.C. (СÂÜÀòÓ°ÊÓ/Kristi King)
Members of Mecca Temple No. 10 march in the 11th annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Parade in Washington, D.C., on Monday, Jan. 16, 2017. (СÂÜÀòÓ°ÊÓ/Kristi King)
Members of Mecca Temple No. 10 march in the 11th annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Parade in Washington, D.C., on Monday, Jan. 16, 2017. (СÂÜÀòÓ°ÊÓ/Kristi King)
Photo of man dressed as clown marching
This guy was clowning around in 11th annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. parade in Washington, D.C., on Monday, Jan. 16, 2017. (СÂÜÀòÓ°ÊÓ/Kristi King)
Performers showcase Salvadoran culture during the 11th annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Parade in Washington, D.C., where there was a message of unity and peace. The march was held in on Monday, Jan. 16, 2017. (СÂÜÀòÓ°ÊÓ/Kristi King)
Performers showcase Salvadoran culture during the 11th annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Parade in Washington, D.C., where there was a message of unity and peace. The march was held in on Monday, Jan. 16, 2017. (СÂÜÀòÓ°ÊÓ/Kristi King)
Bring on the band: Elementary school students march the 11th annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Parade in Washington, D.C. on Monday, Jan. 16, 2017. (СÂÜÀòÓ°ÊÓ/Kristi King) (СÂÜÀòÓ°ÊÓ/Kristi King)
Photo of a man holding a sign that says Housing is a Human Right
This Atlanta resident joined attendees at the 11th annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Parade in Washington, D.C., on Monday, Jan. 16, 2017. (СÂÜÀòÓ°ÊÓ/Kristi King)
Performers march up Martin Luther King Avenue in Southeast Washington, D.C. during the 11th annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Parade on Monday, Jan. 16, 2017. (СÂÜÀòÓ°ÊÓ/Kristi King) (СÂÜÀòÓ°ÊÓ/Kristi King)
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Kaylee, 3, of Southeast, waits for the start of the 11th annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Parade in Washington, D.C. on Monday, Jan. 16, 2017. (СÂÜÀòÓ°ÊÓ/Kristi King)
Moses Gillette, 4 months, and his mom (in the background) attend the the 11th annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Parade in Washington, D.C. Monday, Jan. 16, 2017. (СÂÜÀòÓ°ÊÓ/Kristi King)
Attendees preapre for the start of the 11th annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Parade in Washington, D.C. Monday, Jan. 16, 2017. (СÂÜÀòÓ°ÊÓ/Kristi King)
СÂÜÀòÓ°ÊÓ/Kristi King
These visitors from Australia attend the 11th annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Parade in Washington, D.C. Monday, Jan. 16, 2017. (СÂÜÀòÓ°ÊÓ/Kristi King)
The Edmonds and Watson families await the start of the 11th annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Parade in Washington, D.C. on Monday, Jan. 16, 2017. (СÂÜÀòÓ°ÊÓ/Kristi King)
A business man sells perfumes for $5 a bottle during the 11th annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Parade in Washington, D.C. on Monday, Jan. 16, 2017. (СÂÜÀòÓ°ÊÓ/Kristi King)
The Howard and Benson families wait on the sidelines for the 11th annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Parade in Washington, D.C. Monday, Jan. 16, 2017. (СÂÜÀòÓ°ÊÓ/Kristi King)
Onlookers place their hands over their hearts as the Color Guard marches pass during the 11th annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Parade in Washington, D.C. Monday, Jan. 16, 2017. (СÂÜÀòÓ°ÊÓ/Kristi King)
Melvin A. Bray Sr. of Southwest was part of this year's 11th annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Parade in Washington, D.C.(СÂÜÀòÓ°ÊÓ/Kristi King)
Members of Mecca Temple No. 10 march in the 11th annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Parade in Washington, D.C., on Monday, Jan. 16, 2017. (СÂÜÀòÓ°ÊÓ/Kristi King)
Photo of man dressed as clown marching
Performers showcase Salvadoran culture during the 11th annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Parade in Washington, D.C., where there was a message of unity and peace. The march was held in on Monday, Jan. 16, 2017. (СÂÜÀòÓ°ÊÓ/Kristi King)
Photo of a man holding a sign that says Housing is a Human Right
June 24, 2026 | Scenes from the MLK Parade (Kristi King)

WASHINGTON — With marching bands, pompom girls, fire trucks, quiet observers and cheering crowds, the mood was festive and contemplative at D.C.’s 11th annual Martin Luther King Jr. Parade on Monday.

As the nation pays homage to the life and legacy of civil rights icon Martin Luther King Jr., СÂÜÀòÓ°ÊÓ’s Kristi King captured these scenes in Southeast.

Kristi King

Kristi King is a veteran reporter who has been working in the СÂÜÀòÓ°ÊÓ newsroom since 1990. She covers everything from breaking news to consumer concerns and the latest medical developments.

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