A solemn day Credit: Darrin Clifton

On Monday the 2026 Unity Parade featured two separate parades coming together in Houston. Thousands attended as organizations and schools from throughout the city watched and marched in a rememberance of the civil rights leader, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Marching and playing music on a beautiful day. Credit: Darrin Clifton
Houston Methodist was represented. Credit: Darrin Clifton
The military marched. Credit: Darrin Clifton
Young people turned out in droves. Credit: Darrin Clifton
A glorious day to wear a crown. Credit: Darrin Clifton
Marching Credit: Darrin Clifton
Houston’s Mayor Whitmire Credit: Darrin Clifton
A royal blue float Credit: Darrin Clifton
The sparkle of tubas Credit: Darrin Clifton
Remembering his words. Credit: Darrin Clifton
A serious endeavor Credit: Darrin Clifton
A young girl looks on Credit: Darrin Clifton

This article appears in Private: Jan 1 – Dec 31, 2026.