ORLANDO, Fla. -- It has been a little more than 50 years since Martin Luther King’s assassination. His iconic “I Have a Dream” speech still resonates today.

Those four little words, in which King spoke of expanding American values to include the vision of a color-blind society, paint a picture of an America where hard work and good character matter more than a person’s appearance.

Several events will be held in the Central Florida in celebration of King's the life and legacy.

Here is a list of events in the area.

BREVARD COUNTY

Martin Luther King Peace March and Service - Cocoa

  • Monday, January 21 from 2 p.m. - 5 p.m. 
  • Cocoa Riverfront Park, 401 Riveredge Boulevard

ORANGE COUNTY

Downtown Orlando Martin Luther King Jr. Parade

  • Saturday, January 19 from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
  • Orange Avenue, Downtown Orlando
  • Free

City of Ocoee Martin Luther King Jr. Unity Parade

  • Monday, January 21 at 10 a.m.
  • Citrus Elementary School, 87 North Clarke Road
  • Free

Town of Eatonville Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Parade

  • Saturday, January 19 at 2 p.m.
  • Free

OSCEOLA COUNTY

Kissimmee MLK Parade

  • Saturday, January 19 at 10 a.m.
  • 101 Church Street
  • Free

SEMINOLE COUNTY

MLK Jr. Parade and Festival in the Park - Sanford

  • Monday, January 21 from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
  • Fort Mellon Park, 600 East 1st Street
  • Food, drink, music and activities

MLK Day Celebration and Parade – Oviedo

  • Monday, January 21 at 10 a.m.
  • Parade begins at Oviedo High School, ends at Round Lake Park
  • Family Fun Day from 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. at Round Lake Park 

VOLUSIA COUNTY

Historic March Downtown Deland

  • Monday, January 21 at 11:30 a.m.
  • From Stetson University to Earl Brown Park
  • Live entertainment, food and activities