MLK Day

Browse MLK Day events as well as recommendations for the hottest events and parades. CL's critics & readers weigh in on the definitive guide to MLK Day in Atlanta.

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By CL Staff Monday January 18, 2021 12:00 am EST

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

MLK Day Events

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BLACK OUT 2K20 x MLK SUNDAY FINALE Event

Sunday January 19, 2020 09:30 pm EST 01/19/2020 9:30 pm

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2020 Hosea Helps Event

Monday January 20, 2020 08:30 am EST 01/20/2020 8:30 am

This is a free event.The UpScale Band will perform a short music set at about 1pm, time may change. ...
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MLK Jr. Day of Service 2020 Event

Monday January 20, 2020 10:00 am EST 01/20/2020 10:00 am

Join us in celebrating the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.! Help the West Atlanta...
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Martin Luther King, Jr. Day at the Atlanta History Center Event

Monday January 20, 2020 10:00 am EST 01/20/2020 10:00 am

Among this year’s highlights is a performance of Walking Through the Valley written by Addae Moon, A...
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Dear Dr. King 2020 Event

Monday January 20, 2020 11:00 am EST 01/20/2020 11:00 am

Members of last summer's project will reconvene with playwright Pearl Cleage & director Patrick McCo...
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March with Rep. Cannon Event

Monday January 20, 2020 12:00 pm EST 01/20/2020 12:00 pm

Come march in the MLK Parade with me
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Home: An Exploration with Grace Kisa Event

Monday January 20, 2020 01:30 pm EST 01/20/2020 1:30 pm

Artist Grace Kisa, leads MLK-day art workshop at REMERGE in the heart of Sweet Auburn.

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MLK Day 5k Drum Run Event

Monday January 20, 2020 08:00 pm EST 01/20/2020 8:00 pm

Choose Team GOTR from the team drop down menu during registration and Girls on the Run will receive ...
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Dr. MLK Jr. Day of Service School Paint Project Event

Monday January 20, 2020 08:30 pm EST 01/20/2020 8:30 pm

Volunteers will paint the Fine Arts wing of Harper Archer Elementary School designed by Learning In ...
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Creative Loafing Stories About MLK Day

Neighborhoods - Martin Luther King Jr. Drive Article

Thursday March 26, 2015 04:00 am EDT 03/26/2015 4:00 am

Five Public Projects that could fundamentally change Atlanta neighborhoods. | more...

Martin Luther King Jr. in Atlanta Article

Monday January 21, 2013 10:39 am EST 01/21/2013 10:39 am

http://clatl.com/atlanta/martin-luther-king-jr-in-atlanta/Slideshow?oid=7352817

Joeff Davis
Photostat of Martin Luther King, Jr's, Morehouse College - Official Transcript
Morehouse College Martin Luther King Jr. Collection, Atlanta University Center Woodruff Library
This item is under copyright protection through The Estate of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Martin Luther King Jr. is...

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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

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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.

Check out more photos from the March

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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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