While several places will be closed on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, there will be events held in Miami-Dade and Broward counties to honor the late civil rights leader.

The holiday is recognized by all 50 states and was first observed in 1986.

On Monday, Jan. 20, a parade honoring Dr. King will be held at 11 a.m. at Northwest Seventh Avenue, where a march will go along Northwest 54th Street to 32nd Avenue.

The parade is two-and-a-half-hours long and the route traces the steps that Dr. King traveled in Miami when he visited.

At the parade, there will be high-school marching bands, student, athletes, dance teams, and trucks carrying politicians and activists.

The parade will conclude near Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Park.

From 12 p.m. to 5 p.m., there will be a family festival that will feature live music, dancing, cultural programming, theatrical performances, food vendors and a marketplace.

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At Dunns Overtown Farm and Teach the Truth Garden, there will be a service where participants will go on a guided history walk through Overtown to learn about the neighborhood's cultural heritage.

A speech will be given by Dr. Marvin Dunn and participants will be able to garden at the farm.

The event starts at 9:00 a.m. and ends at 2:00 p.m.

Over in Broward County, an annual march for non-violence will take place at Sistrunk Boulevard and will end at ending at Carter Park.

In Dania Beach, a parade hosted by the MLK Renaissance Corp will take place at 9 a.m. at CW Thomas Park, located at 100 NW 8th Ave., and will end at Frost Park, located at 300 NE 2nd St.

After the parade concludes at Frost Park, there will be a celebration that will feature bounce houses, food trucks and music.