Saturday’s 39th Annual MLK Black History Parade in downtown Minden was well attended.

“I want to thank the city of Minden for showing support and help making this one of the best parades,” said coordinator Michael Walker. “We are already in plans for next year.”

Grand Marshal Lessie Brown led the celebration.

Parade Contest Winners

Most Spirited Group:
First place – Delta Sigma Theta Sorority
Second place – TNT Stars
Third place – Omega Psi Phi

Best Decorated Car:
First place – Applying Pressure Riders
Second place – National Sorority Phi Delta Kappa
Third place – Rising Stars Mentorship

Best Decorated Float:
First place – OES JL Jones Chapter #18
Second place – Alpha Kappa Alpha
Third place: Krewe of Phillips

Best Band Performance:
First place – Minden High School
Second place – Ridgewood Middle School

Outstanding Participation:
OES JL Jones Chapter #18

MLK Endow A Dream Scholarship Winners

Rachel Fincher – Minden High School
Ivion Harris – North Webster High School
Cailyn Lofton – Minden High School
Shadavion Martin – Doyline High School
Ta’Kyjia Robinson – Minden High School
Summer Willis – Minden High School
Topher Wilson – Minden High School