The upcoming federal holiday dedicated to commemorating the life and contributions of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. is set for Monday, featuring a roster of scheduled events in Montgomery.
During the 1950s, King served as the pastor of Dexter Avenue Baptist Church, actively participating in pivotal civil rights movements that unfolded in Montgomery during the 1950s and 1960s.
Outlined below are the slated occurrences in Montgomery designed to pay homage to the impactful legacy of Dr. King:
- January 15 – Commencement of MLK Birthday Celebration, 9:00AM, Dexter Avenue King Memorial Baptist Church
- January 15 – HandsOn River Region MLK Day of Service & Remembrance, Various Locations
- January 15 – Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Parade, 10:00AM, Downtown Montgomery
- January 15 – Festivities continue with the MLK Birthday Bash, 12:30PM, 300 Jackson Street, Montgomery
- January 15 – Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service, 9:00AM, Cleveland Avenue YMCA
- January 15 – The Equal Justice Initiative extends a gesture of free admission
- January 16 – AUM Reflections Breakfast, 9:00AM, AUM Taylor Center