Martin Luther King, Jr. March Cancelled Due to Icy Road Conditions

Published on January 15, 2024

SAN ANTONIO (January 15, 2024) – – For the safety of all participants, the City of San Antonio and the Martin Luther King, Jr. Commission have announced the cancellation of the 2024 Martin Luther King, Jr. March. The cancellation comes as officials closely monitored the changing weather conditions, which have brought extreme cold temperatures and precipitation through the area.

San Antonio began experiencing freezing precipitation overnight, forcing road closures throughout the region. If you must travel, plan accordingly and drive with caution. Please closely monitor weather conditions by following local news channels and the City’s social media pages.

View updated highway, street and road closures.

Cold Weather Resources

• A list of places to stay warm and a Winter Preparedness Guide is available at www.saoemprepare.com
• For the latest forecast from the National Weather Service, visit weather.gov/ewx 
• Sign up for emergency notifications at saoemprepare.com/Emergency-Notifications
• For information on roadway conditions, visit DriveTexas™ or call  800-452-9292. 
• For travel planning and other tips visit TxDOT Safety Guide for Winter Travel
• SAWS preparedness materials available at  https://bit.ly/SAWSbeReady
• CPS Energy preparedness materials in English and Spanish.
• Fire safety information is available at FireSafeSA.com.