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Martin Luther King, Jr. Events in Atlanta 2024
CL’s guide to honoring Atlanta’s Most Famous Citizen
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Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
Browse MLK Day events and recommendations for what Atlanta has to offer on this federal holiday.
About MLK Day
The celebration of civil rights hero and Atlanta native, the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr., takes place annually on the Monday following King’s birthday. The day starts with a commemorative service at Ebenezer Baptist Church, followed by a march through downtown Atlanta that starts at the corner of Baker & Peachtree Streets continues to Auburn Avenue, ending at The King Center.
MLK Day Events
List of MLK Day Events:
MLK Week: Beloved Community Global Summit Event
Wednesday January 10, 2024 10:00 AM EST
Humanity is dynamic, with the capacity to live together in just, humane, equitable and peaceful ways far more than we are currently demonstrating. The 2024 Beloved Community Global Summit will challenge those who join across the globe to explore that capacity, and to think higher, love deeper, and c...
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MLK Week: State of Georgia’s Annual Tribute Event
Friday January 12, 2024 09:00 AM EST
Held annually in the North Wing of the Georgia State Capitol; the Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration of Service has long been the signature state-sponsored event recognizing the contributions of Dr. King and his allies in the fight for civil rights. This event features government and business leader...
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MLK Week: Beloved Community Global Youth Summit Event
Friday January 12, 2024 10:00 AM EST
The 2024 Beloved Community Global Youth Summit is a convening of emergent global youth leaders and activists who will explore how youth can engage Kingian Nonviolence to shift the cultural climate in art and entertainment, legislatively, on social media, in schools, concerning our environment, and i...
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MLK Week: Beloved Community Teach-In Event
Friday January 12, 2024 10:00 AM EST
The purpose of the Beloved Community Teach-In is to educate K-12 students about Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and Mrs. Coretta Scott King’s legacies and to champion the completion of their unfinished work. Our goal is to establish an annual day of action and advocacy for creating the Beloved Community...
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MLK Weekend at Children’s Museum of Atlanta Event
Saturday January 13, 2024 12:00 AM EST
Families can join the Museum as it takes over the Morph Gallery with new, impactful visuals and programming that celebrates the life and influence of the great Martin Luther King Jr.
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First Annual Andrew Young HBCU Scholarship Award Ceremony Event
Saturday January 13, 2024 11:00 AM EST
Ambassador Andrew Young, and representatives from the Thurgood Marshall College Fund and McGraw Hill Education will preside over the first annual Andrew Young HBCU Scholarship Award ceremony at the Millennium Gate Museum. Eight Andrew Young Scholars will be awarded scholarships to be used at accredi...
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Marcus Bar & Grille MLK Week Specials Event
Saturday January 13, 2024 05:00 PM EST
All week long, stop by celebrity chef Marcus Samuelsson’s O4W spot, located right down the street from the King Center and Ebenezer Baptist Church – commemorating the hero through some of their favorite dishes.
Dates: Saturday, 1/13 – Sunday, 1/21
Reservations can be made via OpenTable.
MLK Week: Beloved Community Awards Event
Saturday January 13, 2024 06:00 PM EST
The King Center presents the 2024 Beloved Community Awards at the Hyatt Regency Atlanta
MLK Sunday at All Saints’ Episcopal Event
Sunday January 14, 2024 09:00 AM EST
All Saints’ Episcopal Church will celebrate the legacy of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., on Sunday, January 14, with a guest preacher and special music, including an afternoon concert with members of Theodicy Jazz Collective.
WQEB.97.3 Foundation MLK Day of Service Event
Monday January 15, 2024 12:00 AM EST
Please help WQEB 97.3 c/o QEB FOUNDATION Keep MLK DREAM ALIVE this JAN 15 with a DAY of SERVICE! Get a Swag Bag full of GOODIES when you drop a bag off to DO GOOD!
Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2024 Event
Monday January 15, 2024 10:00 AM EST
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MLK Week: Beloved Community Commemorative Service Event
Monday January 15, 2024 10:00 AM EST
The culminating program for the week-long celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s life and legacy is the 2024 Martin Luther King, Jr. Beloved Community Commemorative Service. This event will be live-streamed on Monday, January 15, 2024, beginning at 10:00 a.m. EST on multiple platforms, includi...
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MLK Week: Beloved Community Service Project Event
Monday January 15, 2024 11:00 AM EST
Collection and assembly of care kits for the unsheltered and homeless.
In partnership with Atlanta Downtown Improvement District (ADID), The Elizabeth Foundation and other partner organizations, The King Center will host a Beloved Community Service Project on Monday, January 15, 2024.
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Martin Luther King, Jr.: Art and Film Celebration Event
Monday January 15, 2024 01:00 PM EST
The City of Sandy Springs’ 17th Annual Tribute will educate and share the teachings of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. This family-friendly event includes interactive art projects and a film screening.
City of Stone Mountain MLK Peace March and Celebration Event
Monday January 15, 2024 01:00 PM EST
The City of Stone Mountain will hold a Peace March on this year’s Birthday of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Monday, January 15th.
A pre-march meetup will be held at 12:15 p.m. at 5399 East Mountain Street.
MLK Week: March and Rally Event
Monday January 15, 2024 01:45 PM EST
Martin Luther King, Jr. — March
Assembly location:
Corner of Peachtree and Baker, Atlanta, GA
Martin Luther King, Jr. — Rally
(immediately following the march)
Location:
Auburn Avenue, Atlanta in front of the Martin Luther King Jr. Center
2024 Grand Marshals
MLK Day “Peace and Love Concert” Event
Monday January 15, 2024 02:00 PM EST
Atlanta’s Legendary Something for the Sould Band peforms an MLK Day “Peace and Love” concert with a variety of R&B, pop, soul, and more.
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Creative Loafing Articles About MLK Day
Martin Luther King Jr. in Atlanta Article
Monday January 21, 2013 10:39 AM EST
CL’s photo essay of places that connect the civil rights activist to Atlanta
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Photo Galleries - Martin Luther King Day 2012 Article
Tuesday January 17, 2012 08:59 AM EST
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Martin Luther King Day March Article
Monday January 16, 2012 05:41 PM EST
A joyous crowd of thousands danced, sang, shouted and marched through downtown Atlanta this afternoon in celebration of the life of Martin Luther King, Jr.
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Photo Galleries - Martin Luther King Jr. March Article
Monday January 18, 2010 04:00 AM EST
Hundreds poured into the streets on MLK Day to remember the man and his message Jan. 18. Throngs of people followed the march down Auburn Avenue from Peachtree Street to Jackson Street and attended the rally later at the King National Park area.
(Photos by Francis Tatem)
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