💪🏼 Tally Forward. Can’t believe 15 days have flown by—and here we are at our 550th edition, fast approaching 600! Were you one of the 10k+ spectators at last Saturday’s WXC Championships celebrating sport, culture, and community? Share you photos with us. Today’s issue features the upcoming MLK Day Parade honoring Dr. King’s legacy and the latest on FSU and FAMU Early Admissions 2026. Tallahassee is buzzing with milestones and opportunities. This morning, the Tallahassee Chamber hosted their Annual Breakfast with a record turnout. With the new President and Board Chair at the helm, we are excited for what’s ahead in 2026. And today’s the day—join us at Domi for the CityClips ribbon cutting, Innovations & Libations, and an exclusive after-party. 🥳
Quick Summary
In our 550th edition, here’s the scoop:
Upcoming: MLK Day Parade
Education: FAMU and FSU | Early Applications
Featured: CityClips | Livestream with Domi Board
TLH Weekend Events
UPCOMING
MLK DAY
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🫡 Tallahassee to Host MLK Day Parade and Celebration
In tribute to the life and enduring legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., the City of Tallahassee, alongside partnering agencies and community organizations, will host the annual MLK Day Parade and free celebration MLK Weekend events on Jan. 19th.
Parade: It’ll begin at noon and travel along Monroe St. downtown from Tennessee St. to Apalachee Pkwy. Following the parade, the community is invited to enjoy festivities along Adams St., featuring activities, guest speakers, performances and music by DJ L-Smooth. The City’s annual Day of Dialogue will take place at City Hall, 300 S. Adams St.
FSU’s MLK Week, running from Jan. 14th to 20th, has celebrated the life and work of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. for more than 3 decades. The Distinguished Service Award will be announced during FSU’s annual MLK Commemoration Celebration.
FAMU’s Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Convocation will take place tomorrow at 10:10 AM in the Al Lawson Center. All classes will be suspended during the event.
EDUCATION
EARLY ADMISSIONS
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✅ FSU and FAMU Universities Saw Increase in Early Applications For the Fall 2026 Semester. | Tal Dem
Thousands of students are beginning their college journeys at Florida State and Florida A&M Universities, with early applications already rolling in for Fall 2026.
According to the Enrollment Management Office, FAMU received 12,930 early action applications, marking a 6% increase over last year.
Early Action lets students apply early and get an admission decision sooner.
During Early Action, FAMU received 4,302 in-state applications and 8,572 from out-of-state students, nearly double the in-state total. Of those admitted, 1,361 were from Florida and 1,607 from out of state.
According to the Office of Admission, FSU saw a record early application total of about 33,700, ultimately accepting 12,900 students.
FAMU’s second round of acceptances will be on March 12th, while FSU’s next round, open to both in-state and out-of-state students, will be on Feb. 12th.
FEATURED
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CityClips | Livestream with Domi Board Members
Domi Station is a local nonprofit startup incubator and coworking community that offers entrepreneurs dedicated workspace, mentoring, resources, and events designed to help small businesses grow and thrive.
Fun fact: CityClips CEO Julia is one of the board members at Domi. She featured the board to share what they do and how they help small businesses start and scale sustainably. | Watch their CityClips Live interviews here
🥂 Celebrate, connect, and belong. The CityClips Insiders Founder Pass gives you access to exclusive events, including today’s milestone + after-party. Founder spots are limited—grab yours now!
EVENTS
FL TOURISM
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Thursday, Jan. 15
📎 Innovations & Libations Networking Event Featuring CityClips | Thursday, Jan. 15 | 5:30 PM | Domi Station, 914 Railroad Ave. | Free | Reserve a Spot | Learn More
CityClips Ribbon Cutting: 4:30 PM to 5 PM
Happy Hour Celebration: 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM
Wednesday, Jan. 21
Featured Event: Florida Tourism Day | Wednesday, Jan. 21 | 8:30 AM | Dunlap Champions Club | $125 | Learn More
Friday, Jan. 23
Andrew Collins Trio by FSU Opening Nights | Friday, Jan. 23 | 7:30 PM | Goodwood Museum & Gardens, 1600 Miccosukee Rd. | From $10 Tickets | Learn More
HurriGains 5k Glow Run 2026 by Florida Division of Emergency Management | Friday, Jan. 23 | 8 PM | Florida State University Schools - FSUS, 3000 School House Rd. | $25 Register | Learn More
Friday to Sunday, Jan. 23 to 25
Foodees Food & Culture Festival | Friday to Sunday, Jan. 23 to 25 1 PM | Governor's Square, 1500 Apalachee Pkwy. | Free Tickets | Learn More
Saturday, Jan. 24
The BIG Run: First Annual 5k by The Big Event Tallahassee | Saturday, Jan. 24 | 9 AM | FSU Integration Statue, 75 N. Woodward Ave. | $14.64 Tickets
2nd Annual Coffee Crawl by Tallahassee Nurseries | Saturday, Jan. 24 | 10 AM | 2911 Thomasville Rd. | Learn More
Wednesday, Jan. 28
Soulful Sounds by Acute Inflections | Wednesday, Jan. 28 | 7 PM | GFWC Woman's Club of Tallahassee, 1513 Cristobal Dr. | From $35 Tickets | Learn More
Thursday, Jan. 29
Paragon Ragtime Orchestra by FSU Opening Nights and Tallahassee Film Society | Thursday, Jan. 29 | 7:30 PM | Fred Turner Auditorium, 444 Appleyard Dr. | From $10 Tickets | Learn More
📎= Team CityClips will be attending this event
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