First-time MLK March attendee describes atmosphere, reason for attending

Thousands of people will gather Monday to honor and remember the contributions of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. in San Antonio’s 39th annual MLK March and Celebration. San Antonio’s Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. March, which honors King’s life and legacy, is touted as the largest in the nation. The march is scheduled to begin at 10 a.m. Monday at Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Academy, located at 3501 Martin Luther King Drive.