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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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The statue memorial for Martin Luther King Jr. in West Potomac Park, Washington D.C..

 




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 Day

01/18/2025 10:00 AM
Atlanta History Center
A detailed schedule of activities will be announced soon.


 

Creative Loafing Articles About MLK Day

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Monday January 21, 2013 10:39 AM EST
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Tuesday January 17, 2012 08:59 AM EST
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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. | more...

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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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