COVID Cancels Yakima MLK March and Program
Instead of the march the organizers plan a week of activities leading up to the national holiday of January 18
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Yakima Sees Peaceful March/Rally for George Floyd
The rally protest march followed similar marches in Yakima on Saturday and Sunday.
Martin Luther King Jr. Celebrated Monday in Yakima
During the march Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard will be closed from North 6th Avenue to North 8th Street. In addition, 8th Street will be closed from Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard to Yakima Avenue.
MLK Activities in Yakima Planned Leading To Annual March
The theme to Yakima's 35th Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration is Reach out and Touch Somebody's Hand.
Yakima May Day March Set for Miller Park Wednesday
Speakers will address the crowd before the march goes through downtown Yakima then back to Miller park.
Hundreds Attend 34th Annual Peace March In Yakima
Earlier in the day, a similar march was held in Toppenish. The two local events were among many throughout the state held on Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2019.
Yakima To Celebrate Martin Luther King Jr.
In Yakima, the 34th annual Martin Luther King Jr. Peace March begins at noon at South Fifth Avenue and Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard.
Annual Yakima May Day March Draws Crowd To Downtown
People walked in the downtown area past the William O. Douglas Federal Courthouse and the Yakima County Courthouse. The march ended back at Miller park.
May Day March Set For Tuesday In Yakima
The event begins at 11:00 a.m. at the park located at 513 North 3rd Street with speakers.
Superintendent To Meet With Students About March Walkout
Similar action is planned on March 14 at 10:00 a.m. organizers are encouraging teachers, students, administrators, and parents to walk out for 17 minutes -