Martin Luther King weekend kicked off with a bounce this year at the annual King Fest in Inglewood.

As classic corvettes made their way around, one local, Reverend Greg Botts, donated his car for the social justice celebration.

"I came out today to honor Dr. Martin Luther King for what he stood for and he meant so much to the world, changed our world, and it’s just a great day to come out and be with the neighborhood and just celebrate a great thing," said Reverend Botts.

New Los Angeles Sparks head coach Derek Fisher served as Grand Marshall this year, keeping the community excited as they commemorated the legacy of Dr. King.

"Having a presence in ways that positively impact the community it’s not really an option, we have to do it. We can’t just focus on playing basketball, we have to know that we are humans, and we are here to serve the needs of others," said Fisher.

Music and dancing filled the streets as the cars passed through the neighborhood.

But Reverend Botts says there is also much to be done.

"One of my favorite sayings is when he said 'How Long?' You know and as a black man in America, I always find myself saying, 'How long?'"

Young marching bands drummed and marched intently, as the community came out in force to honor's King's memory and advocate for racial unity on a national level.

Reverend Botts says that too would have been among Dr. King’s greatest concerns.

"I think he would have been very boisterous in unifying everybody together, one world, one peace. I think that’s what he would have really focused on. Too bad he had to leave so soon," said Botts.

And while there may still be many wounds open for the African-American community, he says celebrations like these ignite hope for a better tomorrow.

"I’m hoping so, there’s always hope. That’s one thing he always stood for, you know, keep hope," said Botts.

Because in the words of MLK himself, "Hate, is too great a burden to bear."