Marshay Lucas, 15, dances in the annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day parade with the Baltimore Go Getters Marching Band. After an outcry over the last-minute cancellation of the parade, the parade was reinstated and drew large crowds along Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.

Marshay Lucas, 15, dances in the annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day parade with the Baltimore Go Getters Marching Band. After an outcry over the last-minute cancellation of the parade, the parade was reinstated and drew large crowds along Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. (Amy Davis / Baltimore Sun)

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The Martin Luther King Jr. Parade was reinstated after a two-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Martin Luther King Jr. Parade

Marshay Lucas, 15, dances in the annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day parade with the Baltimore Go Getters Marching Band. After an outcry over the last-minute cancellation of the parade, the parade was reinstated and drew large crowds along Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.

Marshay Lucas, 15, dances in the annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day parade with the Baltimore Go Getters Marching Band. After an outcry over the last-minute cancellation of the parade, the parade was reinstated and drew large crowds along Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. (Amy Davis / Baltimore Sun)

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Martin Luther King Jr. Parade

The Baltimore Twilighters Marching Band dancers sashay along Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. in the Martin Luther King Jr. parade, which returned this year after a two-year hiatus.

The Baltimore Twilighters Marching Band dancers sashay along Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. in the Martin Luther King Jr. parade, which returned this year after a two-year hiatus. (Amy Davis / Baltimore Sun)

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Martin Luther King Jr. Parade returns

Congressman Kweisi Mfume is all smiles at the Martin Luther King Jr. Day parade. It was not held the last two years due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Rep. Mfume was among the political leaders who were angered that the parade was cancelled at the last minute, to be replaced by service projects. He argued that the city could do both.

Congressman Kweisi Mfume is all smiles at the Martin Luther King Jr. Day parade. It was not held the last two years due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Rep. Mfume was among the political leaders who were angered that the parade was cancelled at the last minute, to be replaced by service projects. He argued that the city could do both. (Amy Davis/Amy Davis)

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Martin Luther King Jr. Parade

From left, eight-year old twins Iyaniah and Dallas Johnson-Bey, and Noah Westmoreland, 7, watch the annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day parade, which was not held the last two years due to the Covid-19 pandemic. After an outcry over its last-minute cancellation this year, the parade was reinstated and drew large crowds along Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.

From left, eight-year old twins Iyaniah and Dallas Johnson-Bey, and Noah Westmoreland, 7, watch the annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day parade, which was not held the last two years due to the Covid-19 pandemic. After an outcry over its last-minute cancellation this year, the parade was reinstated and drew large crowds along Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. (Amy Davis / Baltimore Sun)

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Martin Luther King Jr. Day Parade

Michelle Brown high-steps with the Extravaganza Marching Unit in the annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day parade, which not held during the Covid-19 pandemic.

Michelle Brown high-steps with the Extravaganza Marching Unit in the annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day parade, which not held during the Covid-19 pandemic. (Amy Davis/Amy Davis)

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Martin Luther King Jr. Parade returns

Mayor Brandon Scott, in front, marches in the annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day parade, which was not held the last two years due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Scott pushed for the parade to be reinstated this year after it was cancelled by the Baltimore Office for Promotion and the Arts. Large crowds lined Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. on a sunny and mild afternoon.

Mayor Brandon Scott, in front, marches in the annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day parade, which was not held the last two years due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Scott pushed for the parade to be reinstated this year after it was cancelled by the Baltimore Office for Promotion and the Arts. Large crowds lined Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. on a sunny and mild afternoon. (Amy Davis/Amy Davis)

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Baltimore State’s Attorney Ivan Bates greets people along the parade route for the annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day parade, which returned this year after a two-year hiatus due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

Baltimore State’s Attorney Ivan Bates greets people along the parade route for the annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day parade, which returned this year after a two-year hiatus due to the Covid-19 pandemic. (Amy Davis / Baltimore Sun)

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Arya Morris, one and a half years old, waves with her dad, Marquis Morris, during the annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day parade.

Arya Morris, one and a half years old, waves with her dad, Marquis Morris, during the annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day parade. (Amy Davis / Baltimore Sun)

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The Baltimore Twilighters Marching Band drum line parades under the Rte. 40 overpass on Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. When the parade was reinstated on short notice, Chanell Phillips, assistant director of the Baltimore Twilighters, decided her group would participate, saying “We will do it for our hometown.”

The Baltimore Twilighters Marching Band drum line parades under the Rte. 40 overpass on Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. When the parade was reinstated on short notice, Chanell Phillips, assistant director of the Baltimore Twilighters, decided her group would participate, saying “We will do it for our hometown.” (Amy Davis / Baltimore Sun)

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Despite their young age, Khori Gray, 3, left, and Majesty Talley, 2, keep up with the older members of the Baltimore Go Getters Band during the annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day parade, which not held during the Covid-19 pandemic. After an outcry over its last-minute cancellation this year, the parade was reinstated and drew large crowds along Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.

Despite their young age, Khori Gray, 3, left, and Majesty Talley, 2, keep up with the older members of the Baltimore Go Getters Band during the annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day parade, which not held during the Covid-19 pandemic. After an outcry over its last-minute cancellation this year, the parade was reinstated and drew large crowds along Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. (Amy Davis/Amy Davis)

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