Scheduled Events
Thanks to the following Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday Celebration Event Sponsors:
AT&T North Carolina, charlottevibe.com, WJZY, WPEG, WBAV, Praise 100.9, Q92.7, Food Lion, Bojangles,
Entries from the 2008 - 2009 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Student Writing and Art Contest will be on display at the Afro-American Cultural Center throughout the month of January. Students from the Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools submit their art and prose under the local King holiday theme, "Remembering and Living the Legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr."
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial and Wreath Laying Ceremony 1-15-09,
Location: Marshall Park at the Statue
Date: January 15, 2009
Time: 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm (Free coffee by Kokomos Coffee House while supplies last)
Event Cost: Free
Event Description: Free event held in Marshall Park to commemorate the birthday of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday Parade 1-17-09, 11:00 am
Beginning at North Tryon & 9th streets and ending at Marshall Park, this parade features local and regional high school and university marching bands, steppers, social and community service organizations as well as many of our political, religious and community leaders. Fun and excitement for the whole family! For more information, call 704-336-5271, or click on the parade link below.
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Prayer Breakfast 1-19-09, 6:45 am
The H.L. McCrorey Family YMCA presents its 14th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Prayer Breakfast at The Westin Charlotte, located at 601 S. College St. Funds raised from this event will support the YMCA's community outreach campaign. Individual tickets are $35.00 and sponsorships are available. Please call 704-716-6500 for more information.
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. National Holiday Celebration 1-19-09, 11:00 am
Recognition of the national holiday. Held at Charlotte Spirit Square McGlohon Theater, this event features music and drama. CMS Arts and Writing Contest winners will be recognized and awarded scholarships.
