JOIN THE PARADE THROUGH ATLANTA’S HISTORY

Saturday, April 12, 2025, from 8 AM - 12 PM, an event for the Atlanta community, including Cub Scouts, Scouts, parents, and leaders, are invited to join the annual Civil Rights Heritage Hike. The hike is a learning tour that visits Atlanta’s historic and active centers for our nation’s civil rights. Folowed by a Parade down Auburn Ave from Jackson St to the APEX Museum at Courtland St.  

Take a look at the new Program & Walking Map available closer to event.

Remember the Day!

This event is free to everyone, so bring your friends and family! You may choose to purchase the Commemorative Patch for $3 when you complete the registration form.

REGISTRATION OPENS IN December 2024

DID YOU KNOW THIS?

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. was a Boy Scout. It’s true! He was registered as a member of Troop 151 in Atlanta. His troop was chartered with Ebenezer Baptist Church, where young Martin’s father was a pastor.

While Troop 151 is no longer chartered with Ebenezer Baptist Church, Troop and Pack 213 meet there every other Sunday. Read more about Dr. King's youth in Scouting here.

EMBARK ON A HISTORY HUNT OF ATLANTA’S CIVIL RIGHTS LOCATIONS

Our parade covers 0.6 miles past many historical locations in Atlanta’s civil rights history, from the King Center to the APEX Museum. Challenge yourself to find all of the locations on our History Hunt checklist, but don’t forget the bonus stamps found at the Martin Luther King, Jr. Historical Park! (Coming Soon!)