D.C., Maryland, and Virginia will celebrate civil rights icon Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Below is a list of parades, celebrations and service projects in the DMV during MLK weekend. 2025 MLK Holiday 20th Annual Peace Walk and Parade Date: Saturday,

Martin Luther King Day celebrations will take place in Houston this week, leading up to the national holiday on Monday

The holiday is the only federally-designated day of service. People are encouraged to participate in a “day of action” and spend the day doing something charitable to uplift their communities.

Martin Luther King Jr. Day is Monday (Jan. 20), representing a time to remember the legacy of America’s famous Civil Rights leader and give back to the community. More than six decades have passed since Dr.

FILE - Martin Luther King Jr. addresses marchers during his "I Have a Dream," speech at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, Aug. 28, 1963.

Here is a comprehensive list of events and activities taking place across the metro Atlanta area to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy.

Another big MLK Day event for the region is the 40th Annual Day of Celebration happening at the Lansing Center, 333 E. Michigan Ave., at 11 a.m. Monday. Civil rights activist Bernard Lafayette will be the keynote speaker. Tickets are $60 and can be purchased at https://greaterlansingmlk.squarespace.com/tickets.

Martin Luther King Jr. Day honors the legacy of the civil rights activist who strove for equal rights and is most known for his “I Have A Dream” speech on the National Mall in D.C. Since 1986, the U.S. has celebrated Martin Luther King Jr. Day every third Monday of January.

In 1994, Congress marked the holiday as a national day of service led by the Corporation for National and Community Service. Events range from community service projects to parades. Check event websites for updates.

Rev. Dr. John Moore of Dover Christian Church in Delaware has memorized more than a dozen of civil rights icon Martin Luther King Jr.'s speeches.