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In that same spirit, the City of Charlotte and Mecklenburg County, through their Community Relations Committee, came together to expand our community's observance of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day through the Charlotte-Mecklenburg MLK National Holiday Celebration. Through these events, we celebrate those who are committed to carrying Dr. King's On Martin Luther King Day, January 20, 2025, we honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. with celebrations, art, conversations, marches, music and more. We are adding events as they’re announced, so please keep checking back. Also, check out our list of what’s open and closed on MLK Day in the Charlotte area. The parade will march down Tryon Street, beginning at Ninth Street and ending at Brooklyn Village Avenue. More than 100 community organizations, marching bands and step and drill teams will participate. Highlights will include floats with the student winners of the CMS MLK Art and Writing Contests and local performance groups. Streets around uptown Charlotte will be closed Saturday morning for the city’s annual Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday Parade. More than 100 community organizations, marching bands, and drill and CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) - To honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., the city of Charlotte and Mecklenburg County’s Community Relations Committee will hold its annual events from Jan. 15-18. One of the biggest events is the annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday Parade, scheduled this year for 9 a.m. on Jan. 18. More than 100 MLK Day Parade – Saturday, Jan. 18 Held in Uptown, this event will feature more than 100 community organizations, marching bands performance groups and floats. Bridging Musical Worlds – Sunday, Jan. 19 Held at Friendship Missionary Baptist Church, this event will feature music from various acts, including the Charlotte Folk Society, UNC Charlotte’s music department, [] In that same spirit, the City of Charlotte and Mecklenburg County, through their Community Relations Committee, came together to expand our community’s observance of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day through the Charlotte-Mecklenburg MLK National Holiday Celebration. Through these events, we celebrate those who are committed to carrying Dr. King The Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday Parade will take place in Charlotte, North Carolina, on Saturday, January 18, 2025, at 9:30 a.m. The parade will march down Tryon Street, beginning at Ninth Street and ending at Brooklyn Village Avenue. More than 100 community organizations, marching bands and step and drill teams will participate. Highlights [] Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday Parade — The MLK Holiday Parade will be held in Uptown Charlotte from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Saturday. More than 100 community organizations, marching bands and The city’s slate of Martin Luther King Jr. Day events also features: A basketball showcase at West Charlotte High School on Jan. 13 from 10 a.m.-8 p.m. A memorial service at Marshall Park on Jan In that same spirit, the City of Charlotte and Mecklenburg County, through their Community Relations Committee, came together to expand our community's observance of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day through the Charlotte-Mecklenburg MLK National Holiday Celebration. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. believed in the power of community and service to create lasting change. SHARE Charlotte invites you to honor his legacy by giving back to our city at events scheduled on January 20 and the surrounding days. Let’s come together to make this MLK Day a powerful moment of service, connection, and impact!Here are some opportunities to get involved this year with our MLK Day-themed events in Charlotte, NC in 2025 include trivia, pancake breakfast, a parade, day of service and free national park entrance. Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service at Multiple Locations: Volunteer to clean up one of four locations along Tryon Street. Free. 10am-12pm. Details. MLK Holiday Celebration at Charlotte Convention Center: Honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with the 30th annual commemoration. Proceeds support the McCrorey YMCA. Free. 8am. The following routes and the Gold Line will be adjusted due to road closures for the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday Parade in Uptown on Saturday, Jan. 18. On Monday, January. 20 the CATS Call Center, Lost and Found, Pass Sales and Information offices will be closed. MLK Day of Service Community Cleanups. Next date: Monday, January 20, 2025 | 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM. Join your neighbors and other like-minded volunteers for any of the four different cleanups happening along the Beatties Ford Road and Freedom Drive corridors in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Events to keep you busy during this long weekend from community service events and a parade in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. to a Lunar New Year celebration. Saturday, Jan. 18 Charlotte-Mecklenburg MLK Jr. Day Parade. Honor Dr. King in Uptown Charlotte at the annual MLK Jr. Day Parade. Happening at 9 a.m. Find more information here. Community Resource That said, the parade is a rain-or-shine event. The Atrium Health Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Service is the first event of this year’s Charlotte-Mecklenburg MLK National Holiday The city administrator sent a letter dated January 8th asking the MLK Parade committee to pay the city $6,825 before January 19th to have a parade. The cost included the price of 14 police officers, 11 public works personnel plus an additional $350 dollars for a major event fee.
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