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Commission proclaims 2025 as 'Dunedin Celebrates Diversity'; MLK Jr. kickoff set for Jan. 18
Summary
Commissioner Steven Sandbergen read a proclamation declaring 2025 "Dunedin Celebrates Diversity," and staff said the kickoff event honoring Martin Luther King Jr. will be Jan. 18 at the MLK Jr. Rec Center with a keynote by Brandon Glenn and a march to Pioneer Park.
The Dunedin City Commission on Jan. 9 issued a proclamation declaring 2025 "Dunedin Celebrates Diversity," and commissioners noted a series of yearlong cultural events tied to the initiative.
Commissioner Steven Sandbergen read the proclamation, which outlined the city's commitment to respect, inclusion and events throughout the year. "Now therefore, I, Steven Sandbergen, by virtue of the authority vested in me as commissioner of the city of Dunedin, on behalf of the entire city commission, do hereby proclaim Dunedin celebrates diversity 2025," Sandbergen recited.
Jocelyn Broadhead, recreation superintendent for parks and rec, accepted the proclamation on behalf of organizers and provided event details: the Martin Luther King Jr. kickoff will be held Saturday, Jan. 18, at the MLK Jr. Rec Center with a hot breakfast, keynote speaker Brandon Glenn (principal of Dunedin Highland Middle School) and a march to Pioneer Park. Broadhead noted a slight route change because of Skinner Boulevard construction and thanked partners Shiloh Bible Church and the Dunedin Public Library for hosting and support.
The proclamation lists planned events for the year, including Mardi Gras, St. Patrick's Day/Highland Games, Cinco de Mayo, Dunedin Pride Week and other cultural celebrations. The commission offered the proclamation as a ceremonial gesture to encourage participation in yearlong cultural programming; no formal action beyond the proclamation occurred.
