The (Jan 21, 2013) Annual Community March, Festival and Food Drive

The March kicks off at 9 a.m. with a short program at the MLK Statue on the campus of the University of Texas (located on the East Mall, near the Jackson Geological Sciences Building). Attendees will then march to the south steps of the Texas State Capitol for Gospel music performed by the Sweet Home Baptist Church Choir, then continue on to the historic Huston-Tillotson University, for the MLK Festival. All businesses, non-profit organizations and individuals are invited to march and celebrate Dr. King’s legacy. The MLK Festival will begin when the marchers arrive and will feature vendors and local musical artists, wrapping up at 3 p.m. This year, the Austin Area Heritage Council is asking that those marching and/or attending to help by donating canned goods or non-perishable food items to the Capital Area Food Bank. Donation receptacles will be available at The University of Texas and the Capitol, while the march is in those locations. Receptacles will also be available at the festival location on the campus of  Huston-Tillotson University. Click here for free parking locations.



When:
Monday, January 21, from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Parking:
Capitol Metro Bus Routes 2, 4, 18, 21/22 will get you to and from the MLK March & Rally and Celebration (including back to the parking garages near UT and the State Capitol). The #2 bus will run every 15 minutes until 4pm. Fare: Single Ride $1, Day Pass $2.00 (Reduced Fare: Single Ride $.50, Day Pass $1. Children five and under with an accompanying adult, and emergency and military personnel in uniform ride Capital Metro bus and rail services at no charge.) Use Capital Metro’s online trip planner http://www.capmetro.org/planner/ or call the Go-Line at 512-474-1200 for information about routes and schedules.