MLK Day 5K – Let Freedom Run
Saturday, Jan. 17, 2015 at Piedmont Park. Race begins at 8 a.m. Runners will run on grass, road, gravel, wooden bridge, and dirt paths and there will be a 3.1 mile drumline along the race course. More information at events.accessatlanta.com/mlk-run
2015 Salute to Greatness Awards Dinner
Saturday, Jan. 17, 2015. According to the King Center website, “the Salute to Greatness Award , one of the King Center’s highest honors, is presented during the Annual Salute to Greatness Awards Dinner, to individuals and progressive organizations in recognition of outstanding efforts toward building Dr. King’s Beloved Community. “ This year is the 32nd annual awards dinner. Honorees include President Bill Clinton and Kaiser Permanente. Event information atevents.accessatlanta.com/mlk-dinner
MLK Commemorative Services at Ebenezer Baptist Church
Monday, Jan. 19, 2015 at 10:00 a.m. . Each year a commemorative service features tributes to the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. The event is free and open to the public with limited seating. This year’s keynote speaker is Dr. Gwendolyn Boyd, President of Alabama State University. Service information atevents.accessatlanta.com/mlk-service
MLK March & Rally
March starts at Peachtree and Baker Streets and continues to Auburn Avenue. Rally begins at the King Center. 1:45 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. More details and parade site plan atevents.accessatlanta.com/mlk-march
Martin Luther King, Jr. Birthday Celebration
The Children’s Museum of Atlanta will host events celebrating Martin Luther King, Jr.’s birthday and National Holiday. Visitors can make their own crafts and enjoy an inspirational presentation of MLK’s “I have a Dream” speech. Events from 10:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Details on events.accessatlanta.com/mlk-children
DeKalb County’s annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration
DeKalb Coutny hosts the 31st annual celebration on Friday, Jan. 16. The theme for this year’s program is “Embracing Cultural Diversity through Empowerment and Education.” Details on events.accessatlanta.com/mlk-dekalb
MLK Museum Day
Enjoy free admission to the Atlanta History Center, Centennial Olympic Games Museum and Margaret Mitchell House.
Free Entrance at the National Parks
Find full list of National Parks at nps.org
