MLK Day Singing Parade
January 19, 2026
Honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy and dream during our annual MLK Parade in Beacon.
Taking place on January 19th, the third Monday.
The parade will step off at 9:30am in front of the Springfield Baptist Church, 8 Mattie Cooper Square Beacon, NY.
8:30 free Continental Breakfast provided by Southern Dutchess Coalition
9:00 Opening Ceremony in the Church
9:30 Parade
11:00 MLK Essay Presentations
Awards provided by Rhinebeck Bank
Followed by a free turkey dinner provided by the Southern Dutchess Coalition
Afternoon Program in the Church with Southern Dutchess Coalition Gospel Choir.
The parade in Beacon was the dream of Beacon Sloop Club Founder the late Pete Seeger, activist and local resident, who wanted a parade to honor Dr. King.
Founded by folk singer and activist, Pete Seeger, The Beacon Sloop Club is a 501-c3 volunteer organization dedicated to the preservation, protection and restoration of the Hudson River and surrounding waterways through advocacy, education and celebration.
As part of our mission, we provide free river access through free sails and sail training on the ferry sloop Woody Guthrie, a replica of the 18th and 19th century sloops that once plied the Hudson River.
The Beacon Sloop Club offers free seasonal music festivals to the people of the river, as well as other events, lectures and classes throughout the year.
Our monthly meetings are the first Friday of the month, starting with potlucks at 6:30 and ending with a Circle of Song. Everyone welcome!