Martin Luther King, Jr., original name Michael King, Jr., (born January 15, 1929, Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.—died April 4, 1968, Memphis, Tennessee), Baptist minister and social activist who led the civil rights movement in the United States from the mid-1950s until his death by assassination in 1968. His leadership was fundamental to that movement’s success in ending the legal segregation of African Americans in the South and other parts of the United States. King rose to national prominence as head of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference, which promoted nonviolent tactics, such as the massive March on Washington (1963), to achieve civil rights. He was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1964.
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City of Kissimmee’s Martin Luther King Jr. Unity Celebration 1/11/25
Join us for the City of Kissimmee’s Martin Luther King Jr. Unity Celebration, a time to gather as one community, honoring diversity, togetherness, and the spirit of Dr. King’s legacy. Enjoy live music, delicious food, the KUA Kids Power Zone, children’s art village, and inspirational photo area on Saturday, January 11th, 2025 from 12p-4p. Click here for more info.
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Southwest Orlando Jaycees MLK Holiday Parade 1/18/25
Join STAR 94.5 and the Southwest Orlando Jaycees for the annual MLK Holiday Parade in Downtown Orlando starting at 10am on Saturday, January 18th, 2025.
The parade will kick off at the Downtown Orlando Courthouse and make its way to the beautiful Lake Eola Park. Come celebrate the legacy of Dr. King with vibrant floats, marching bands and community groups. It’s a day filled with unity, inspiration and fun for all ages. Join us as we honor Dr. King’s mission and let’s be intentional about protecting and promoting his dream through our works.
The parade theme for 2025 is “Mission Possible: Protecting Freedom, Justice, and Democracy in the Spirit of Nonviolence 365.” This is a call to action for each of us to remain united in the spirit of love and nonviolence as we continue to advocate for a just and equitable society. You may support our efforts as a parade sponsor, parade vendor or parade participant. Click here to register.
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Historic Town of Eatonville’s MLK Parade Celebration - 1/18/25
Celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. at the Historic Town of Eatonville’s MLK Parade Celebration “Illuminating Tomorrow Together” on Saturday, January 18th, 2025 starting at 2pm! Look for STAR 94.5′s DJ Millenium spinning along the parade route! For more details, click here.
The City of Deland’s 2025 Dr. Martin Luther King Celebration Week 1/18/25-1/20/25
DeLand & surrounding communities, Get ready for MLK Celebration, January 18th - 20th, 2025. It’s going to be an exciting family oriented event.
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Martin Luther King Annual Luncheon Celebration - 1/19/25
The Deltona DreamKeepers, African American Association of Deltona, and the City of Deltona will host its annual Luncheon on Saturday, January 19th from 11a-3p at The Center at Deltona located at 1640 Drive Martin Luther King Boulevard Deltona, FL 32725.
Tickets ($25) must be purchased in advance and tables seat up to 8 people. Please contact Mike Williams to purchase your tickets.
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South Apopka Ministerial Alliance’s Martin Luther King Jr. Parade 1/20/25
Join the South Apopka Ministerial Alliance for the 16th annual Martin Luther King Jr. Parade on Monday, January 20th, 2025. This year’s parade theme is “Committed to Unity.”
The parade begins starting at 2pm on 519 South Central Avenue and ends at the John H. Bridges Community Center.
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