The Dancing Divas Dance Team perform to the song “Greater is Coming” Monday during NAPAC’s “I Have a Dream” luncheon at the Natchez Convention Center.

Destiney Addae was the main speaker of the event, giving an energetic and spirit-filled speech called “Let us give America Back to God.”

Rayson Kamron Brown sings during the annual celebration of Martin Luther King Jr.’s birthday.

The brief rain showers that passed over downtown didn’t dampen spirits during the annual Martin Luther King Jr. Parade Monday. Members of the Natchez High School dance team perform on Martin Luther King Jr. Street in Natchez.

Alpha Kappa Alpha Soririty youth throw out candy to the crowds during the parade.

Umbrellas were used to catch candy and beads when the rain stopped.