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LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Every year on the third Monday of January, people from around the world come together to celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day which honors the birthday of the Civil Rights icon. With Dr. King’s birthday falling on January 15, Arkansans have been celebrating all week as part Here are some celebrations and service events taking place in Central Arkansas: Little Rock: MLK Day of Service at First Martin Luther King Jr. Day at the Little Rock Zoo | 1 Zoo Dr. | 9 a.m There are so many things to celebrate Martin Luther King Jr Day 2025 in Little Rock. You could be a part of the parade or enjoy a concert to make merry on the auspicious occasion of the MLK Day. You can even celebrate this day by volunteering at the community service. The Arkansas Martin Luther King Jr. Commission will host special events on Jan. 20, 2025, in Little Rock to honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. The events are free and open to the public, reflecting Dr. King’s vision of community service, unity and accessibility. This MLK Day, join us in honoring Dr. King’s legacy by committing to positive change for wildlife, our community, and the world. While you’re here, take part in our MLK Day-themed scavenger hunt, designed to inspire reflection on Dr. King’s values and connect them to the importance of conservation. Together, we can make a difference! Mayor Frank Scott, Jr., the Little Rock Board of Directors and the City of Little Rock will host the annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Unity Service on Sunday, Feb. 4, at 6 p.m., at Saint Mark Baptist Church, 5722 W. 12th St. The Service was rescheduled from the MLK holiday weekend because of inclement weather. Qatari and Hamas officials say a ceasefire has been reached to pause Israel's war in Gaza and release dozens of hostages. The 37th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. parade took place on Here are some different ways you can celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day and give back to the community in central Arkansas this year. LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. is known The Little Rock Branch NAACP will celebrate and honor the accomplishments, legacy and birthdate of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., by hosting the MLK Marade. Visit the LR NAACP website for the application and details. Complete forms must be submitted by January 12th, 2023. Starting at 8 a.m. – Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration in Benton Arkansans will celebrate the life and legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. with a variety of events this week and next. Due to the pandemic, some are virtual and in-person events may change. The Arkansas Martin Luther King, Countdown to January 15, 2025, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s Birthday Days. Hours. Minutes. Seconds. Countdown to January 20 LITTLE ROCK-The mission of the Arkansas Martin Luther King, Jr. Commission, a division of the Arkansas Department of Education, is to promote and preserve the life and legacy of Dr. King in our state; and to promote the principles of nonviolence and equality among all citizens. The Northeast Arkansas MLK Jr. Day Parade committee has several events scheduled to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s life and legacy starting on Sunday, Jan. 19. The committee will begin celebrating Martin Luther King Jr. Day with the annual Youth Day celebration on Sunday at 4 p.m. The Every year, Little Rock, Arkansas, holds a parade to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. This parade goes through the city's historical areas and shows how the community comes together, just like Dr. King wanted. It's not just a fun event; it's also a time to think about how far we've come with civil rights, The BIG Little Rock Holiday Parade has been set for Saturday, December 7 at 4 p.m. in Downtown Little Rock. The theme for this year is “Floats Along The River.” Theme Description: “Floats Along The River,” celebrates our city’s vibrant connection to the Arkansas River—a cornerstone of our community and a centerpiece of Little Rock’s downtown. LITTLE ROCK NOTEBOOK: Downtown holiday parade set for Dec. 7 | Broken string lights can be recycled at zoo through January The BIG Little Rock Holiday Parade Returns Little Rock Holiday Parade Returns with New Name, Theme & Route LIST: Central Arkansas events to kick off the holiday season Celebrate the season at the revamped Little Rock Address: 906 Broadway Street, Little Rock, AR 72201. Phone: 501-682-3171. Toll-free: 888-290-5464. The mission of the Arkansas Martin Luther King, Jr. Commission LITTLE ROCK . In Little Rock, the Martin Luther King Jr. Commission has planned a "KING Week" celebration starting on Monday, Jan. 13, and ending on Monday, Jan. 20, with a "Night of Unity". Arkansas Democrat-Gazette/DAVE HUGHES .A group of young people walk the six-block route Saturday in Fort Smith's parade honoring Martin Luther King Jr. Organizers say that despite the rainy day The Big Little Rock Holiday Parade is a reimagining of the former Big Jingle Jubilee last held in 2019, and the 2024 event will take a new route. Floats, musicians, marchers and more will now trek down West Markham Street (then President Clinton Ave.) beginning at Broadway and concluding near the Museum of Discovery.
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