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Here is a sampling of upcoming events and volunteer projects celebrating the life and civil rights work of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. in the Los Angeles area: Martin Luther King Jr. Parade LA Works holds a Day of Service Volunteer Festival in honor of MLK Day. Held at the Los Angeles Coliseum, the event features family friendly hands-on activities tackling health equity, food Los Angeles / Martin Luther King Events; Share this event: Celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King Jr Day With the Black Chamber of Commerce Save this event: This Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day come together at CAAM for King Day 2025 with a performance by the Inner City Youth Orchestra of Los Angeles, discussions with the King Study Group, family activities, food trucks, and so much more. Plus, the galleries will remain open for browsing. Read on for a guide to Los Angeles events that celebrate the life and legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. The following MLK Day events take place on Monday, Jan. 20, 2025 unless otherwise noted. Whether you prefer to spend the day with live music, viewing art or taking to the streets, here’s a roundup of Bay Area activities, performances and other live events coming up for Martin Luther King Jr. Day. A Musical Tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Jan. 14 Old St. Mary’s Cathedral, San Francisco / Online Honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. by volunteering, eat at one of the many restaurants supporting first responders, Jill Sobule plays the Ebell, and more. Best things to do in Los Angeles and From January 12-15 in Los Angeles, you’ll find multiple celebrations in remembrance of Martin Luther King, Jr. (including some of the biggest parades in the country) along with a host of other events featuring live music, poetry and spoken word performances, free fitness classes, art openings, the Asian American Expo at Fairplex, and the The Kingdom Day Parade, a televised event in Los Angeles, is one the largest and longest-running celebrations of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Held annually rain or shine, the parade features vibrant floats, marching bands, and cultural performances that celebrate Dr. King’s legacy. There are many opportunities to gather throughout the Los Angeles area to celebrate, remember, reflect and volunteer. Saturday, Jan. 13. South Los Angeles | Community Day Wellness Fair The community can come together for a Unity Walk in celebration of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day at Santa Clarita's Central Park. The event kicks off with a brief program focusing on Dr. King’s legacy and contributions to our Nation, all centered around this year’s theme - “Mission Possible: Protecting Freedom, Justice and Democracy in the Spirit of Nonviolence 365,” honoring his life Los Angeles: Let’s All Do What We Can To Help; Free Things To Do For the Next 40 Days in L.A. [June 2024 edition] Free Things To Do For Kids & Students This Summer in L.A. A Big List of Things To Do This June in L.A. [2024] The is Your Cheatsheet for Free Summer Concerts in Los Angeles (2024) Here’s a Cheatsheet of Free Museum Days in L.A. At the Coliseum in 1964, Dr. King passionately and persuasively addressed 15,000 Angelenos on the issues of race relations and human dignity. In 2025, L.A. Works will continue our long tradition of honoring Dr. King’s legacy by organizing the MLK 2025 Volunteer Festival: Take Action to Support our Beloved Community. Move closer to Dr. King’s vision of a Beloved Community with hands-on Each year, on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Americans unite to honor his legacy and tireless work as a champion of civil rights. So when is Martin Luther King Day? MLK Day takes place the third Monday in January each year. Fun fact: King’s actual birthday is January 15 (he was born in 1929). January brings plenty of things to do in Los Angeles which kicks off with New Year's Day and moves on to kids going back to school and then Martin Luther King, Jr. Weekend! Don’t miss our favorite kid-friendly events and activities in Los Angeles this month. January's Best: Rose Parade, Honoring MLK, and More Top Things To Do in Los Angeles with Kids January brings plenty of things to do in Los Angeles which kicks off with New Year's Day and moves on to kids going back to school and then Martin Luther King, Jr. Weekend! The spirit of Martin Luther King's dream of lives on! LA Works holds a Day of Service Volunteer Festival in honor of MLK Day. Held at the Los Angeles Coliseum, the event features family friendly hands-on activities tackling health equity, food insecurity, STEAM education, and more. Participants can explore different areas at the festival David Oyelowo gibt eine mitreißende Darstellung als Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. in Selma, einem kraftvollen historischen Drama der Regisseurin Ava DuVernay.DuVernays Film vermeidet den traditionellen Ansatz des Hollywood-Biopics und konzentriert sich auf Dr. Kings Kampf für gleiche Wahlrechte, der 1965 in dem Marsch von Selma nach Montgomery gipfelte. Various prices; Sundays, 2 – 8:00 pm; 7469 Melrose Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90046; 323.433.4141. MLK Events in Los Angeles. Embrace the spirit of unity and celebrate diversity this MLK weekend in Los Angeles with vibrant parades marching through the city streets, paying homage to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy. From walks in nature to the Oshogatsu Family Festival to Martin Luther King, Jr. Day parades and days of service, January's best events are 100% FREE. F ree things to do in Los Angeles will
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