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A few weeks later, on Monday, Jan. 18, 1993, Arizona celebrated its first official Martin Luther King Day holiday as a state. Thousands of people marched in Phoenix, and festivities included The bill would have replaced Columbus Day with Martin Luther King Day, which angered Italian Americans. Mecham, his followers and members of the Arizona American Italian Club collected enough signatures to put the new law up for approval by voters in November 1990. Flashback: After the Arizona House rejected a King holiday bill by one vote in 1986, Gov. Bruce Babbitt issued an executive order designating a paid MLK Day. Yes, but: Attorney General Bob Corbin opined that Babbitt lacked authority to unilaterally create a holiday that gave executive branch employees a paid day off. The holiday was finally inked into state law in November 1992. Voters passed a Martin Luther King Civil Rights Day holiday, making Arizona the last state to formally install an MLK holiday and the only state to approve it by popular vote, according to the Pima County Public Library. According to the Arizona State Library, Governor Bruce Babbitt declared Martin Luther King Jr. Day an Arizona holiday in March 1986. This came after the State Legislature failed, by one vote, It took a long and contentious fight to make Martin Luther King Jr. Day a state holiday in Arizona. The big picture: The movement to carve out a day to honor King began shortly after his 1968 Martin Luther King Jr. Day as we know it today was first marked in Arizona in 1993. The NFL said it would return with a Super Bowl after voters passed the law. In November 1992, voters passed an Martin Luther King Civil Rights Day holiday. Arizona was the last state in the union to formally install an MLK holiday. (New Hampshire has a Civil Rights Day.) But Arizona was the only state to approve the MLK holiday by popular affirmation. Source: Alozie, Nicholas O. "Political tolerance hypotheses and Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday in Arizona. Despite the federal establishment of Martin Luther King Jr. holiday, which was passed by Congress and signed by President Ronald Reagan on Nov. 2, 1983, Arizona was the last state in the country to make Martin Luther King Jr Day a holiday in 1992. Arizona’s history of honoring Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. with a holiday has been marked by a series of significant events and legislative actions. Here’s a timeline of the key milestones: Phoenix City Council unanimously votes to honor Dr. King with a paid holiday for city workers. Arizona MLK Celebration Events. The Arizona Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration Committee is organizing several events across Phoenix: Commemorative Candlelight Service. Date: Sunday, January 19, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Location: Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church, 1401 E Jefferson St., Phoenix. Commemorative March at Eastlake Park. Date: Monday, January Governor Bruce Babbitt declared Martin Luther King Jr. Day an Arizona holiday in March 18, 1986, but his proclamation was repealed by Governor Mecham in 1987 on the grounds Babbitt did not have the authority to declare such a holiday. Is MLK a state holiday in Arizona? In November 1992, [] This city of Mesa is hosting its annual free MLK celebration. Date: Monday, January 20, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Where: According to the city, “the parade runs down Center Street and the festival Arizona was one of the last states to recognize Martin Luther King Jr. Day as a holiday and the only state that required a public vote to do so. In 1987, Gov. Evan Mecham fulfilled a promise to Participate in the Annual Arizona MLK Celebration and Events. The Arizona Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration Committee will celebrate its 39th year of promoting cultural diversity, awareness and unity as it seeks to involve all Arizonans in recognizing the legacy of Rev, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., and the contributions he left to the world in his quest for equality for all people. With Black History Month here and the Super Bowl less than two weeks away, we take a look at the long road it took for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day in Arizona, a road that cost the Valley its first Getting outdoors for Dr. Martin Luther King Day 2025 won't cost a cent at many of Arizona's prized natural landmarks. Monday, Jan. 20, marks Martin Luther King Jr. Day in the U.S., and the federal 2025 MLK March & Festival. Phoenix. The Arizona MLK Celebration Committee hosts two impactful events in honor of Martin Luther King, Jr., including the annual MLK March & Festival in Downtown Phoenix. This inspiring day brings together diverse communities with live entertainment, food vendors, and educational activities to commemorate Dr. King Here are ways to celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2025 around metro Phoenix. Chandler Multicultural Festival The Chandler Multicultural Festival celebrates its 30th year as part of the city's Details: 7 a.m. Friday, Jan. 12. Phoenix Convention Center South Building, 33 S. Third St. $100 per person in advance; $150 at the door. arizonamlk.wixsite.com.. MLK Day 2024 deals:Get free
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