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Massive MLK March in San Antonio Draws Hundreds of Thousands

1/20/2026

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The nation's largest Martin Luther King Jr. march took place in San Antonio, Texas on January 16, 2026, with hundreds of thousands in attendance.
The 39th annual event ran nearly three miles from Martin Luther King Jr. Academy to Pittman-Sullivan Park.
Keynote speaker Gabby Douglas, a three-time Olympic gold medalist, and performer Coco Jones highlighted the festivities.
Attendees received free transportation from two park-and-ride locations.

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Story summary

The nation's largest Martin Luther King Jr. march took place in San Antonio, Texas on January 16, 2026, with hundreds of thousands in attendance.
The 39th annual event ran nearly three miles from Martin Luther King Jr. Academy to Pittman-Sullivan Park.
Keynote speaker Gabby Douglas, a three-time Olympic gold medalist, and performer Coco Jones highlighted the festivities.
Attendees received free transportation from two park-and-ride locations.