Martin Luther King Jr. Day events include story times, speakers and fundraising events in Milwaukee and its suburbs.

As people across the country celebrate the holiday, dozens of families took part in the annual parade of lights in Milwaukee County. This marked the parade’s 20th year. MEQUON, Wis.

In celebration of Martin Luther King Jr.'s teachings, service, civil rights activities and his commitment to social justice, many events are scheduled in Milwaukee and the surrounding communities.