Downtown Minden once again will be the site for the annual MLK/Black History Parade. Grand Marshal Fayrine Kennon-Gilbert, business owner and former Minden City Council member, will lead the procession, beginning at 11 a.m. Saturday, February 17.

Coordinator Michael Walker said there will be local vendors, announcement of scholarship winners, Battle of the Bands and more.

Youth rally addresser will be  producer, composer, writer and motivational speaker Karl Pearce.