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The federal government shuts down on the third Monday of every January for the day to honor Martin Luther King Jr. This year, that day is Jan. 20. The holiday in his honor is timed to honor King's A signature event that is part of the national registry of MLK Holiday celebrations honoring Dr. King’s dream for unity, freedom, social and economic equality, justice and sustainability, our parade is the oldest and largest celebration in the U.S., boasting a record 500,000 in attendance. As the nation recognizes Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, a traditional celebration will take place locally. The 2025 MLK Day Beloved Community Commemorative Service kicks off at 9 a.m. on Monday ATLANTA, GA — The Martin Luther King Jr. Center for Nonviolent Social Change (The King Center) proudly announces the 40th official King Holiday Observance (KHO) event schedule, culminating in the celebration of the Martin Luther King, Jr. federal holiday on January 20th, 2025. This year marks what would have been Dr. King’s 96th birthday. Here are 15 events in New York City and New Jersey commemorating Martin Luther King Jr. Day in 2025: Martin Luther King Jr. Day, observed annually on the third Monday of January, honors the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., a civil rights leader who championed racial equality, nonviolence, and social justice in the United States. WASHINGTON (7News) — On Monday, Jan. 20, residents in D.C., Maryland, and Virginia will celebrate civil rights icon Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Below is a list of parades, celebrations and Martin Luther King Jr. Day was officially observed in all 50 states for the first time in 2000. Here are some regional events going on in celebration of MLK Jr. Day. January 17: Seattle Colleges presents the 52nd Annual Community Celebration of Martin Luther King, Jr. at the Brockey Center, South Seattle College. Hot breakfast and networking NWA Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Council events: Friday, Jan. 17: Beloved Community Festival | 6:00 p.m. Crystal Bridges Saturday, Jan. 18: 29th Annual Recommitment You are invited to advance the vision of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. This is one of the oldest and largest celebrations in the nation. Events will be hosted across the state, inspiring Minnesotans to create personal, social , and economic progress . The MLK Day Collaborative invites you to “MLK Day 2025: Pursue Justice. Persist in Peace.” On Monday, January 20, 2025 at the MassMutual Center for an Arts & Wellness Expo from 12:30pm to 2:00pm with the program beginning at 2:00pm. Triangle Martin Luther King, Jr. Committee Events. Triangle Martin Luther King. Jr. Committee Events Date: January 17 to 20, 2025 Time: Varies Place: Various Cost: Free Features: The organization holds several events, including a Memorial March, an Interfaith Prayer Breakfast, National Day of Racial Healing dialogues, and more. DALLAS: MLK Day Parade. 10 am Saturday, January 18 at Fair Park The 2025 annual MLK Day Parade in Dallas is the culmination of an entire Martin Luther King Celebration Week and will begin at 10 am Hyde Park Art Center, the renowned non-profit hub for contemporary art located on Chicago’s vibrant South Side, proudly presents a free public Martin Luther King Jr. Day celebration MLK DAY 2025: Echoes of Freedom on Monday, January 20, from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. at 5020 South Cornell Avenue. Eclectic programming for all ages blends live music MLK Jr. Day Family Events Sandy Springs will celebrate “Martin Luther King Jr.: Life and Legacy” from 1-4 p.m. on Jan. 20 with activities and a film at the Performing Arts Center’s Studio and Byers Theatre, 1 Galambos Way. The event is free and family-friendly. Top MLK Day events through Jan. 23, 2025 MLK Welcome Walk. Date and time: Saturday, Jan. 11, noon–3 p.m. Remember the work of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and celebrate the holiday with the community at Lakewood’s Welcome Walk along a 1-mile paved trail at Steilacoom Park. The MLK Day Collaborative invites you to “MLK Day 2025: Pursue Justice. Persist in Peace.” On Monday, January 20, 2025 at the MassMutual Center for an Arts & Wellness Expo from 12:30pm to 2:00pm with the program beginning at 2:00pm. 12:00 – Flag Raising at City Hall, Hosted by the City of Springfield & the Greater Springfield NAACP COLUMBIA, S.C. — Monday, Jan. 20, 2025, is Martin Luther King Jr. Day, a day set aside to honor and remember the life and legacy of the civil rights activist. Events are planned for the days MLK Day of Service at West Mill Creek. 9:00 a.m. to noon. West Mill Creek Playground—5100 Parrish Street, 19139. The West Mill Creek Playground will be holding a day of service for Martin Luther King Day. We are seeking volunteers to assist with clean up (indoor and outdoor of playground) and hat and glove handout. Registration is free and the project is suitable for people aged 14 and older. Register for this event here. Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service Food Drive at Chatham United Methodist Church | 464 Main Street, Chatham. January 20th | 9:30AM-12PM. The Chatham United Methodist Church will host a food drive in observance of MLK Day 2025 on Join us for the 2025 Nashville MLK Day Pre-Convocation Rally on Monday, January 20, 2025, at 8:00 a.m. at Jefferson Street Baptist Church, located at 2708 Jefferson Street, Nashville, TN 37208. This inspiring gathering will set the tone for a day of unity and reflection as we honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s enduring legacy.
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