Friday, January 17, 2025 

This annual tradition was established in 2002 as a way for our UC San Diego community to give back. This year, we will  be owrking with a local partner school called John Muir Language Academy from 10:30 AM to 3:30 PM for a day of community building and connection to honor the life and legacy of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Service projects will consist of working with elementary and middle school student to teach about MLK Jr. and building an herb garden. A lunch, and volunteer t-shirt will be provided to all partcipants.

Registration form is now available! Sign-up today to participate!

Sunday, January 19, 2025 • 11 AM • Harbor Drive, Embarcadero

The UC San Diego contingent will be led by a large "UC San Diego" banner, followed by the UC San Diego Pep Band, the Eight Colleges, and members of the campus community. Departments and organizations are encouraged to showcase their own banners, letters, and signage while we march in the parade. Departments and colleges are not required to wear the parade shirts. 

• See a map of the parade route

Timing:

• Buses from campus depart at 9:45 AM from Sun God Lawn
• Parade Line-up begins around 10:15 AM from the parade staging area along N. Harbor Drive between Grape & Ash streets (map)
• Parade start time: 11 AM
• Buses return to campus by 1:30 PM

*Note the time is subject to change. Please continue to visit this page for the most updated information. 

Transportation & Directions:

Join the UC San Diego contingent at 10:15 AM at the Parade Assembly Area, along N. Harbor Drive between Grape & Ash streets. (map)

Buses to the Parade

• For students needing transportation, students should arrive by 9:00 AM for waiver signing and t-shirt distribution.
• Buses to the parade will leave at 9:45 AM from the Sun God Lawn (next to Mandeville Center) on campus. 
• Buses will return to campus by 1:30 PM.
• Students needing transportation must register for a spot.

Trolley (check schedule for exact times https://www.sdmts.com/getting-around/trip-planner)

• From UCSD Central Campus Station, take the Blue Line towards San Ysidro and get off at County Center/Little Italy Station (approximately 40 minute ride)
• Walk towards the County Administration Building along N. Harbor Drive between Grape & Ash streets - look for light blue UC San Diego t-shirts and royal blue pennants! (map)

Driving Directions

• Merge on I-5 SOUTH
• Take the SASSAFRAS STREET (it will turn into KETTNER) exit toward SAN DIEGO AIRPORT
• Continue on KETTNER BOULEVARD
• Look for parking near Kettner between Grape & Ash streets
• Join the UC San Diego group on N. Harbor Drive between Grape & Ash streets - look for light blue UC San Diego t-shirts and royal blue pennants! (map)

Additional Information:

• Individual marchers not taking transportation do not need to register
• T-shirts will be given out at the parade site and are on a first come, first serve basis