Baltimore's MLK Day Parade canceled due to severe winter weather concerns
BALTIMORE-- The Martin Luther King Jr. Day Parade has been canceled due to severe winter weather concerns, according to a statement from the Baltimore Office of Promotion and The Arts (BOPA) and The Mayor's Office.
In a release Saturday, B.O.P.A.'s interim CEO Robyn Murphy stated, "We are truly disappointed to cancel this much-beloved event. However, we agree with the mayor's office that public safety must be our top priority in this moment and the inclement weather and frigid temperatures have dictated this very necessary decision."
The statement continued with expressing gratitude to the participating organizations and sponsors.
Mayor Brandon Scott posted a statement on "X" formerly known as "Twitter" expressing that the decision was made out of an abundance of caution, stating, " We appreciate your understanding and encourage every to stay safe during this winter weather."
Baltimore, with the severe winter weather forecasted for this weekend, we have made the difficult decision to cancel this year's MLK Day parade out of an abundance of caution for the safety of our participants and spectators. Thank you for your understanding and support. pic.twitter.com/S6DugZR2mt
— Brandon M. Scott (@MayorBMScott) January 18, 2025
Our First Alert Weather Team has issued Alert Days, Sunday through Thursday due to possible snowfall and bitter cold.
At this time, officials say there aren't any plans to reschedule the parade.