MLK Day

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 and continues with a march through Downtown along Auburn Avenue that ends at the King Center.

MLK Day Events

List of MLK Day Events:

Creative Loafing Stories About MLK Day

Neighborhoods - Martin Luther King Jr. Drive Article

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Martin Luther King Jr. in Atlanta Article

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Photo Galleries - Martin Luther King Day 2012 Article

Tuesday January 17, 2012 08:59 am EST 01/17/2012 8:59 am

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Martin Luther King Day March Article

Monday January 16, 2012 05:41 pm EST 01/16/2012 5:41 pm

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...

Photo Galleries - Martin Luther King Jr. March Article

Monday January 18, 2010 04:00 am EST 01/18/2010 4:00 am

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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