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Martin Luther King, Jr. Events in Atlanta 2025
CL’s guide to honoring Atlanta’s Most Famous Citizen
The statue memorial for Martin Luther King Jr. in West Potomac Park, Washington D.C..
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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.
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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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