Date/Time
Date(s) - 01/16/2023
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Cost: Not Provided

NOTE THIS EVENT HAS ALREADY OCCURRED

Location
Central Bank Center

Categories

• Age Range
• Babies
• Elementary
• Free
• History
• Holidays
• Indoor Activity
• MLK, Jr. Day
• Parents
• Preschoolers
• Teens
• Toddlers

This year’s MLK Celebration will be on January 16th beginning with the annual Freedom March at 1 p.m. and concluding with the powerful Commemorative Program held at the Central Bank Center at 2 p.m. We will celebrate the 50th anniversary of Lexington’s annual city-wide observance of the Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday, making it one of the oldest such programs in the country. The March begins and ends at the Central Bank Center in downtown Lexington.

“This storied event has been praised by media commentators and several of our illustrious speakers as ‘one of the best in the country for its consistent record of presenting thoughtful, timely and creatively uplifting programs’”, said Chester Grundy, MLK Day Event Chairperson since 1974. “We look forward to celebrating with our community and invite everyone to come together on January 16.” The MLK Holiday Observance in Lexington provides an opportunity for our community to come together to honor Dr. King’s legacy of freedom, justice, peace and equal opportunity for all Americans. The annual March and Program draws participation of several thousand people from across Central Kentucky and beyond. The MLK Holiday Observance is a FREE public event designed to “inspire the better angels of our nature” as we unite as a community to elevate Dr. King’s vision and legacy.

The Program keynote speaker this year is Dr. David Hall, President of the University of The Virgin Islands. Dr. Hall is also a distinguished legal scholar who is recognized internationally for his contributions to legal scholarship on Race, Social Justice, Leadership and Constitutional Law. Uniting Voices of Chicago will be the featured artist at the Commemorative Program.

The 50th anniversary of this inspirational event is possible due to support from title sponsor Blue Grass Community Foundation and presenting sponsors University of Kentucky and Lexington Fayette Urban County Government.

Event Website

Event Website:https://www.uky.edu/mlk/

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