Houston Astros' star George Springer and Congressman John Lewis led MLK parade

Monday, January 21, 2019
HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- The MLK parade in downtown Houston got an added boost of star power from a Houston Astros' MVP and a civil rights icon and politician.

Astros outfielder George Springer and Congressman John Lewis served as Grand Marshals of the parade.

WATCH: Full video of the parade

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This year's parade was in memory of Ovide Duncantell, a Houston civil rights activist who fought for equal rights for African Americans for many years.
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Duncantell was the founder of the country's first Martin Luther King, Jr. parade. Duncantell died on Oct. 25, 2018.

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