Houston Public MediaSep 12, 2025

Thousands of Latinos could gather for Saturday's Fiestas Patrias Houston International Parade. Community leaders say they’re not deterred by the federal government’s immigration crackdown, which has stoked fears among Hispanic residents.

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Houston’s Fiestas Patrias parade returns amid Latinos’ fears about federal immigration crackdown

Saturday's Fiestas Patrias parade, which is being held for the first time in four years, celebrates the cultures of several Latin American countries and serves as a kickoff for Hispanic Heritage Month.

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Houston Public MediaJun 11, 2025

Houston’s decades-long history of having two separate parades honoring civil rights icon Martin Luther King Jr. has ended as the two hosting organizations have agreed to put on a combined celebration beginning in 2026.

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Houston to have unified MLK Day parade in 2026 after holding two events for decades

The unified parade will take place on Monday, Jan. 19. There had been two MLK Day parades in Houston since 1995.

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Houston Public MediaJan 11, 2024

Martin Luther King Jr. Day parade leaders said events next Monday will proceed as usual, despite a looming cold front.

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Despite looming Houston cold front, Martin Luther King Jr. Day parade leaders say events will proceed as usual

Houston-area residents will gather Monday to commemorate the birthday of Martin Luther King Jr., a distinguished historic figure who spearheaded the Civil Rights Movement more than five decades ago.

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