Ben Hillyer / The Natchez Democrat — Michelle Chatman celebrates on skates during the parade.

Ben Hillyer / The Natchez Democrat — The women of Delta Sigma Theta , at left, cheer as they make their way down Martin Luther King Jr. Street in Natchez during the MLK Day Parade.

Ben HIllyer / The Natchez Democrat — A car decorated with images of King rolls by a group of children reaching to snatch up candy during the parade Monday afternoon.