MLK March

The City of San Antonio, in partnership with District 2 Councilman Jalen McKee-Rodriguez and the San Antonio Martin Luther King, Jr. Commission chaired by Dwayne Robinson, is inviting the community to take part in the largest march in the nation.

The 38th Martin Luther King, Jr. March and Celebration will take place in person on Monday, January 20, 2025 at 10 a.m.

NOTE: March lineup begins as early as 9 a.m.

The 2025 celebration will begin with the in-person march kickoff at 10 a.m. at the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Academy,  followed by the park celebration at Pittman-Sullivan Park. The park celebration will include:

• a main stage with multicultural performances
• a health and wellness area
• a youth area
• food and merchandise vendors
• information booths

Participation

Group, individual, and marshall march sign up has closed

Route

Starting Point

Martin Luther King Jr. Academy
3501 Martin Luther King Dr
San Antonio, TX, 78203
Martin Luther King Jr. Academy Directions

Ending Point

Pittman-Sullivan Park
1101 Iowa St
San Antonio, TX, 78203
Pittman-Sullivan Park Directions

NOTE: To maintain the spirit of the March and for the safety of participants, motorcycles, cars and other motor vehicles are not allowed in the March procession. 

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VIA Bus Route

Bus Service to the March

Passengers may access bus free service to the march from 8 to 10 a.m. at the following locations:

Freeman Coliseum
3201 E. Houston St. (Lot 1)
San Antonio, TX 78219
Directions

St. Philip’s College
1801 Martin Luther King Dr. (Lot 22)
San Antonio, TX 78203
Directions

The drop-off point for service to the march will be on MLK Drive, west of Upland Drive. 

Return Bus Service from the March

Buses will return passengers to the original pick-up locations from 12 to 3 p.m. Participants may access return service at Pittman-Sullivan Park.

Pittman-Sullivan Park
1101 Iowa St
San Antonio, TX, 78203
Directions

When

Location

Martin Luther King Jr. Academy, 3501 Martin Luther King Dr, San Antonio, TX, 78203, View Map