North Charleston Police Department announced partial road closures and detours for the 3rd annual MLK Jr. Parade on January 19, 2026, starting at 10:30 a.m.
Affected Roads
Closures impact Rivers Avenue between Burton Lane and McMillan Avenue, plus McMillan Avenue between Rivers Avenue and Meeting Street Road. These measures accommodate the parade route and participant lineup beginning at 11 a.m.
Parade Schedule
The event kicks off at 1 p.m., with police managing traffic and access for residents and businesses along the path. Similar events in nearby Charleston feature distinct downtown routes and earlier starts, but North Charleston’s focuses on these specified local streets.
