San Antonio's annual march commemorating Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., often billed as the largest in the nation, has once again been scrapped over COVID-19.
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Jan. 19, 2021
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Socially distanced block party planned for MLK holiday
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Mark s Outing is presenting an MLK block party on Monday at its businesses on East Commerce Street.Mike Sutter /Staff
Although the annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day march will not be in person this year, you can still support local black-owned businesses at a socially distanced block party on Monday.
The event will feature food trucks and entertainment starting at 1 p.m. at Mark s Outing, which is traditionally the unofficial eatery many locals head to after the march.
Organizers told MySA.com they have worked with area businesses to help keep the food trucks socially distanced at the hamburger spot, which is located at 1624 E. Commerce St.