Jan 9, 2025 · Commemorate Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy with events and volunteer projects this month. Photograph by Samuel Corum/Stringer/Getty Images. Celebrate the life and legacy of civil rights pioneer Martin Luther King Jr. at a number of uplifting commemorations and volunteer events throughout the month. location_on 2616 Martin Luther King Jr Ave., SE.

Jan 18, 2025 · Join us in celebrating the 19th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Peace Walk and Parade in Washington, DC on January 15, 2024! We are excited to announce the exceptional individuals who will serve as our esteemed Grand Marshals for this momentous event.

Jan 15, 2025 · WASHINGTON (7News) — On Monday, Jan. 20, residents in D.C., Maryland, and Virginia will celebrate civil rights icon Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

Jan 11, 2024 · January 15 marks the 95th birthday of civil rights pioneer Martin Luther King Jr. You can celebrate the life and legacy of the beloved reverend and activist at a number of local commemorations and Day of Service volunteer events.

Jan 16, 2025 · From music to volunteering, here's how to celebrate the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. in Washington, D.C., Maryland and Northern Virginia.

Jan 6, 2023 · Martin Luther King Jr.’s observed birthday has a special resonance in DC, the site of his “I Have a Dream” speech and a jurisdiction that has hosted a parade in his honor since 1979. This year you can celebrate King’s legacy with a variety of events and service projects.

Jan 17, 2025 · As community members consider their plans for Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Mayor Bowser invites residents to celebrate Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy by signing up to walk with her in the 20th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Peace Walk and Parade. This year’s parade will take place indoors on Saturday, January 18, at the Entertainment and ...

Jan 10, 2024 · Time: 10 a.m. Check-in & Assembly at R.I.S.E. Demonstration Center, 2730 Martin Luther King Jr. Ave. SE, Washington, DC 20032; 11 a.m. Step off Background: Founded in 1979, the parade honors Dr. King’s legacy, encouraging peace and nonviolence.

Located in downtown Washington, DC, the memorial honors Martin Luther King, Jr.'s legacy and the struggle for freedom, equality, and justice. A prominent leader in the modern civil rights movement, Dr. King was a tireless advocate for racial equality, working class, and the oppressed around the world.

Jan 20, 2025 · WASHINGTON (DC News Now) — Looking for ways to celebrate and remember the life of Martin Luther King, Jr. and his legacy? Here are some fun, comedic, musical or delicious events and ways to commemorate Dr. King throughout the DMV.