2026 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Parade
Hey There Titans!
SPC is in need of volunteers to participate in the 2026 MLK Day Parade in Downtown St. Petersburg on Monday, January 19th! In years past, we have had a huge turnout from the SPC faculty, staff, and students! This event is a lot of fun and is a great way to showcase to our community who we are, what we do, and the programs we offer. If you want to join us in the parade, please register here: https://web.spcollege.edu/survey/39304.
Below are the details that we currently have surrounding the parade. We highly encourage you to visit the link at the end of this email so that you can see the information the parade organizers provide, including the parade map.
Meeting Time
Arrive between 9:00 AM and 9:30 AM on Monday, January 19th, 2026
Meeting location
Our lineup number is 64. Our float will be parked along Bay Shore Dr. NE – somewhere near Al Lang Stadium/Mahaffey Theater/Dali Museum. Unfortunately, we do not have an exact location. It will be white and
blue.
Dress Attire
Wear comfortable appropriate clothing (closed-toe shoes) since the parade route is long. Also, wear an SPC shirt if possible. If you do not have one, please see me the morning of, as I will have some shirts. The sizes vary, and they are first-come, first-served. The forecast doesn’t mention rain but, I will have ponchos available if needed.
Parking
Parking is available near and around Downtown St. Petersburg. The parade will start near Bayshore Dr. and end at Tropicana Field. We recommend you get dropped off and picked up if at all possible.
Refreshments
Water and light snacks will be provided.
For information regarding event logistics – such as time, location, food availability, transportation, and any other details - please contact Charleston Fritts at Fritts.Charleston@spcollege.edu.
If you are a student with approved accommodations and have questions about your participation, please contact your Accessibility Services Coordinator directly.
If you are a current or prospective student in need of Sign Language Interpreting or Real-Time Captioning, please submit a request using https://stpe.co/interpreters If you do not have a SPC email address, please reach out to Stephanie Wyatt at wyatt.stephanie@spcollege.edu or V: 727-791-5942 VP: 727-474-1907
For more information, contact: Charleston Fritts