Triangle Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday Kickoff Event Schedule. All events are free and open to the public, thanks to the collaboration of area businesses, corporations, churches, and civic organizations.

Friday, January 17:

– 45th Annual Wreath Laying Ceremony:

– Time: 9:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.

– Location: Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Gardens

– Address: 1215 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd, Raleigh

– Sponsoring Partner: Raleigh Interdenominational Ministerial Alliance (RIMA)

– Keynote Speaker: Rev. Dr. Kevin D. Sturdivant

– Dr. Sturdivant is the pastor of the historic Springfield Baptist Church in Raleigh, NC.

– Under his leadership, the ministry continues to grow and expand the kingdom of God.

Saturday, January 18:

– National Day of Racial Healing Community Dialogue:

– Time: 9:00 a.m. – Noon

– Location: First Baptist Church

– Address: N. Salisbury Street, Raleigh

– Sponsor Partners: A collaboration between the YMCA of the Triangle, the Encouraging Place, Triangle MLK Committee, Raleigh Chamber, and Wake County, sponsored by Wells Fargo.

Keynoter Speaker: Rev. Dr. Sterling E. Freeman

Rev. Dr. Sterling E. Freeman is a multifaceted leader, an organizational and cultural change agent, facilitator, counselor, and renowned public speaker.

Join us for a community dialogue in recognition of the Kellogg Foundation’s National Day of Racial Healing. The event is free and open to the public.

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Mark your calendars for Monday, January 20th, to attend the 45th Annual Triangle Martin Luther King, Jr. Interfaith Prayer Breakfast.

The event will be held at the Sheraton Imperial Hotel in Durham, North Carolina (RTP), located at 4700 Emperor Blvd.

The program will commence at 7:15 a.m. and will feature a keynote address by Dr. Donna Coletrane Battle, Ph.D.

The doors will open at 6 a.m., and breakfast will be served until 8 a.m.

We look forward to your participation in this meaningful event.

Dr. Battle, a spiritual practitioner, soul coach, and educator, focuses on justice and healing, particularly in the intersection of race, gender, and spirituality. She holds degrees from NC A&T State University (BA in Public Relations), Duke University (MDiv), and Eastern University (Ph.D. in Marriage and Family Therapy).

Join us for the 45th Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial March on Saturday, January 14th, at 11:00 a.m. in Downtown Raleigh. The march begins at the State Capitol Building on Edenton Street.

The march will feature a lineup of civic organizations, community leaders, and families. The event will culminate in a march to the Life and Legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

On Sunday, January 15th, we will host the 45th Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Noon Ecumenical Service. The theme for this year’s service is “Mission Possible: The Power of Justice and Radical Love.” The doors will open at 11:30 a.m., and the program will commence at noon. Reverend Mark Anthony Middleton, the founder and senior pastor of the Abundant Hope Christian Church in Durham, North Carolina, and the Mayor Pro Tempore of the City of Durham, NC, will deliver the keynote address.

The evening will conclude with a musical celebration featuring National Recording Artist Earnest Pugh, the MLK All Children’s Choir, and other talented performers. This celebration will provide an opportunity for worship and reflection on the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Here is some additional events

*Many of these events are not City-owned events so please check with organizers to confirm the details of the events.

JAN 17 45th Annual MLK, Jr. Day Wreath Laying Ceremony
9 a.m. • Friday
MLK, Jr. Memorial Gardens

JAN 18 MLK Unity March and Prayer Rally
8 a.m. • Saturday
Apex First Baptist Church

JAN 19 MLK Social Justice Sunday
11 a.m. • Sunday
Apex First Baptist Church

JAN 19 10th Annual MLK Jr. Speech Reenactment
4 p.m. • Sunday
Millbrook United Methodist Church

JAN 20 MLK Day of Service – Kraft Family YMCA
Monday
Kraft Family YMCA

JAN 20 45th Annual MLK, Jr. Interfaith Prayer Breakfast
7:15 a.m. • Monday
Sheraton Imperial Hotel

JAN 20 Dr. Martin L. King, Jr. Dreamfest Walk of Hope 5K
10 a.m. • Monday
Mt. Zion Church

JAN 20 MLK Day of Service
10 a.m. • Monday
721 N. Raleigh Blvd.

JAN 20 45th Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial March
10 a.m. • Monday
North Carolina State Capitol Building


JAN 20 Celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s Legacy at Chavis Park
12 p.m. • Monday
John Chavis Memorial Park

JAN 21 National Day of Racial Healing Event
6 p.m. • Tuesday
John Chavis Memorial Park

JAN 23
Wake Forest MLK Celebration
6:30 p.m. • Thursday
Friendship Chapel Baptist Church