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Here is a comprehensive list of events and activities taking place across the metro Atlanta area to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy. MLK Day 2025: King Center shares 40th holiday Atlanta. The King Center The King Center is hosting several events to commemorate Martin Luther King Jr. Details can be found on the website. The Beloved Community virtual children’s book reading is Jan. 14 at 10 a.m. and noon. The Beloved Community Global Summit is Jan. 15 from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at Microsoft, 200 17th St., Atlanta. Explore the Atlanta, GA » 55° Atlanta, GA » there will be plenty of events around metro Atlanta to honor Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. MLK legacy honored with events for 40th annual observance in Hands On Atlanta Hands On Atlanta is leading 10 days of service through Jan. 20, featuring 400 volunteer projects to support more than 75 nonprofits and schools. Hands On Atlanta aims to engage 5,000 people in service, honoring Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy through meaningful action and community impact. To volunteer, visit handsonatlanta Annual Martin Luther King Day Parade at Gwinnett Justice and Administration Center. Watch this “Don’t Give Up on the Dream” themed parade and celebrate with food, vendors and entertainment. Jan. 20. Martin Luther King, Jr. Art & Film Celebration at City Springs. View interactive art projects and a film to share the teachings of Dr. Martin The legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. lives on in Atlanta, the city in which the famous minister and scholar led the American Civil Rights Movement. There is no shortage of things to do on MLK Day, which is Monday, January 20, 2025, or over the holiday weekend. Annual Martin Luther King Day Parade Monday, January 20, 2025. THEME: Don’t give up on the dream! Ceremony: 11 AM Gwinnett Justice and Administration Center (GJAC) 75 Langley Dr Lawrenceville, GA 30046. Parade: 12 PM – LINE UP 11 AM Starts at GJAC and goes to Central Gwinnett High School. Celebration: 3 PM – 5 PM Central Gwinnett High School January 20, 2025, will be a day of action, reflection, and community. As the country transitions to new leadership and Atlanta hosts the College Football Playoff National Championship, thousands of Atlantans will honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy by uniting in service. 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. Join us as we commemorate the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., and celebrate the women who have shaped the Civil Rights Movement in Atlanta and beyond! From the 1880s to today, women have held a powerful role in advocating for civil rights. 48th Annual MLK PaRADE. Along with Miami-Dade Parks and Recreation Dept., from 12 noon - 5 p.m. at the MLK Memorial Park at 6000 NW 32nd Ct., corporations, community and civic groups will collaborate to produce cultural programs, entertainment performances, and culinary experiences--all designed to honor, promote, unify, and preserve our local, vibrant African and Caribbean heritage. Celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day with an amazing parade and celebration in Lawrenceville. The United Ebony Society is hosting their Annual MLK Parade on Monday, January 20, 2025 at 11am. This year’s theme is “Don’t Give Up On The Dream”. STONECREST, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Wet weather didn’t deter hundreds of parade participants on Saturday morning in Stonecrest. Crowds lined up to march during the NAACP DeKalb County Branch’s 23rd annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Parade. Joya Neal braved the rain to honor the late civil rights leader. The King Center leads the charge to provide education and training in Nonviolence365; while serving as the vital living memorial of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Global citizens will have unique opportunities to learn and unite in celebration of Dr. King’s groundbreaking work and Mrs. Coretta Scott King’s powerful continuation and formal Annually, The King Center in Atlanta leads the nationwide observance of the national holiday commemorating the birth of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. One of the marquee programs of The King Center’s holiday experiences is the MLK, Jr. Beloved Community Awards. The MLK, Jr. Beloved Community Awards recognize national and international individuals and organizations that exemplify excellence Beloved Community Empowerment Fair on Jan 20, 2025 at 449 Auburn Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30312, USA. 449 Auburn Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30312, USA. DESCRIPTION. MLK Day of Service in Macon. Location: 1410 Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard Time: 10 a.m.–12 p.m. The Human Rights Campaign and Keep Macon-Bibb Beautiful are organizing a service day in front of the MLK mural. Volunteers are encouraged to participate. Register here. 29th Annual Dublin-Laurens Martin Luther King Jr. Parade. Location: Downtown ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - Martin Luther King Jr. Day in Atlanta is a little hectic this year, falling on Donald Trump’s inauguration and the 2025 National Championship game between Martin Luther King Parade in Dublin. Celebrate history as Dublin, GA, commemorates Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. in the 28th Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Parade on Saturday, January 18, 2025, at 11am in Downtown Dublin. Historically, with over 175 floats, Dublin’s Martin Luther King Jr. Parade has been the second largest in Georgia! Savannah
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