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WILMINGTON -- Political leaders joined hands with pastors and community residents on Monday to say a prayer before walking together in the Wilmington Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. parade.

It’s a tribute to Dr. King's envisioned "Beloved Community."

"It celebrates our freedom, our individual freedom, and it's nice to have everybody come together and be as one," said attendee Kayla Bordeaus.

Eliminating racism, celebrating diversity and promoting equity is the message of the group, Wilmington in Black and White, and they are following Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s movement.

"He stood for bringing hearts and minds of people together rather than a [feeling] of hate and ugliness,” said Larry Jefferson Sr., Wilmington in Black and White member.

For some, King is a hero and for others an inspiration. Posters lined the streets during the parade showing people’s love while others quoted his words.

"Power at it's best is love implementing the demands of justice," said Julep Gillman-Bryan from Wilmington in Black and White as she read one sign at the event.

Dr. King's words are still helping to inspire a shared vision and a common dream.

"He was a shinning example of what can happen when you have a leader that can bring a group of caring citizens together to create change -- positive change," said Suesan Sullivan of Wilmington in Black and White.