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Begin 2024 with exciting and commemorative events honoring Martin Luther King, Jr. this week.
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. is celebrated every third Monday in January. We take the time to celebrate the birth, life and the ideas that he shared with our country. Dr. King’s ideas, rooted in the Civil Rights Movement of the 1960’s, have helped shape who we are today, and currently help us build toward our future.
Take time out of your day to acknowledge his life’s work toward freedom and equality for all people. Explore the following and make MLK Day celebrations part of your day on Monday, January 15, 2024.
Mesa MLK Parade and Festival
The MLK Parade in Downtown Mesa is the highlight of the day on January 15, a celebration including marching bands, business supporters, community members, and local leaders. Co-Presented by Visit Mesa and Amazon, Mesa’s MLK parade will kick-off at 11:00 AM at the intersection of MLK Way and Center Street.
Following the parade, the MLK Festival is scheduled from 12:00 to 4:00 pm at The Plaza at Mesa City Center. The festival is FREE. Enjoy food trucks, vendors, entertainment, and the Kids Unity Corner with activities and crafts.
Chandler Multicultural Festival
Each January, the City of Chandler holds a series of events to honor its heritage and diversity, along with the spirit, ideals, life, and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., and the Civil Rights Movement.
The Chandler Multicultural Festival is the highlight on Saturday, January 13 from 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM at Dr. A.J. Chandler Park, 178 East Commonwealth Avenue. Chandler, 85224. This is a FREE event.
The Multicultural Festival is part of Chandler’s Celebration of Unity, held each January, click here for more events.
Phoenix MLK Events and Activities
Celebrate the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. in Phoenix with sporting events, varied celebrations, a candlelight service, a day of service, and the annual march and festival. Please click here for Phoenix’s calendar of events beginning January 12 and running through MLK Day, January 15.
On Monday, January 15, at 9:00 AM, the MLK Celebration March begins at Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church, 1401 E. Jefferson St. in Phoenix, and ends at Margaret T. Hance Park, 1200 N. Third St. The MLK Festival follows offering food, entertainment, and guest speakers from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM, and it’s absolutely FREE.
MLK Celebration Unity Walk, Anthem
Inspired by the work and words of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Anthem will begin their observance on Monday, January 15 with a free continental breakfast at 9:00 AM, a True Meaning of Community Service Ceremony from 10:00 to 11:15 AM, and a 1 Mile Unity Walk from 11:15 – 11:45.
All celebrations will be near the Anthem Civic Building, located at 3701 West Anthem Way, Anthem, 85086.
National Parks
All national parks in the U.S. will offer free admission to commemorate Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, January 15, 2024. Here is a map and list of Arizona’s National Parks.
