In January 2025, the City of Dallas will host its 43rd annual celebration of the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. with a week’s worth of events focused on equity, community, and opportunity. This year’s theme is “The Unfinished Agenda of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.: Where Do We Go Now?”
MLK Week will feature our Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Scholarship and Awards Gala, in which we will present scholarships to the winners of our MLK Essay contest and recognize organizations and individuals that have supported the MLK Center and our community throughout 2024, and will culminate with the annual MLK Day Parade.
Sponsorship
Sponsorships and partnerships enable us to make MLK Celebration Week events free to the public, except for the MLK Scholarship and Awards Gala (which requires ticket purchase). Sponsorship benefits and levels for MLK Celebration Week events and the MLK Scholarship and Awards Gala are outlined in the attached packet.
Sponsorship Levels:
- -Presenting: $25,000
- -Diamond: $15,000
- -Platinum: $10,000
- -Gold: $5,000
- -Silver: $3,500
- -Bronze: $2,500
- -Sponsor Table: $2,200
- -Supporter: $250
- -Additional Opportunities/In-Kind Donations
Download: 2025 MLK Sponsorship Packet
-Schedule of Events-
Candle Lighting Ceremony, hosted by Alpha Phi Alpha, Fraternity Inc.: Friday, January 10, 2025 @ 7 p.m.
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Scholarship & Awards Gala: Saturday, January 11, 2025 @ 6:30 p.m.
Purchase Tickets online at bit.ly/2025MLKGala
Tickets
Tickets are still on sale!
General Admission tickets are $215. VIP is $350.
Purchase tickets online via Eventbrite at bit.ly/2025MLKGala.
MLK Fest DFW 2025: Saturday, January 11, 2025 @ 8 a.m.
Register for the 2025 MLK Fest online at bit.ly/mlkfestdfw25!
Day of Reflection, Prayer and Dedication: Tuesday, January 14, 2025 @ 11 a.m.
MLK Celebration Job Fair: Wednesday, January 15, 2025 @ 11 a.m.
RSVP at bit.ly/2025MLKJobFair
Multicultural Showcase: Thursday, January 16, 2025 @ 12 p.m.
Equity Indicators Symposium: Friday, January 17, 2025 @ 9 a.m.
RSVP at dal.city/2025EquityIndicators Symposium
43rd Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Parade: Saturday, January 18, 2025 @ 10 a.m.
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This Saturday Celebrate the Legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. at the 43rd Annual City of Dallas MLK Parade featuring Martin Luther King IIIDallas, TX – The City of Dallas and nonprofit partner H.E.L.P. (Hope. Encourage. Love. Protect.) invite the community to join us for the 43rd Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Parade, powered by Accident and Injury Chiropractic, on Saturday, January 18, beginning at 10 a.m. from the Fair Park Pennsylvania entrance. This year’s parade honors the theme “A Life of Service and Sacrifice,” with the family of Officer Darron Burks serving as the Grand Marshals. The City of Dallas is honored to announce Martin Luther King III as a special guest in this year’s parade. As a leading advocate for social justice and freedom, his participation in the parade underscores the city’s commitment to continuing Dr. King’s legacy of unity, peace, and service to the community. He will be joined by Cynt Marshall, Consultant for Dallas Mavericks and President and CEO of Marshalling Resources. The festivities kick off with the MLK Kickoff Show at 9 a.m. in front of the MLK Center, where attendees can enjoy entertainment and prepare for the parade. Be sure to arrive early to secure the best spot to view the parade! Bundle up and expect cold temperatures. The parade will begin at the Fair Park Pennsylvania entrance, heading west on Pennsylvania before turning north onto Latimer Street. It will then head east on Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd, returning to Fair Park. This vibrant procession will feature elected officials, local high school bands and dance teams, car clubs, community organizations, and businesses from across Dallas. Dallas Interim City Manager Kimberly Bizor Tolbert said, “The MLK Parade unites our community to celebrate Dr. King’s legacy of justice, freedom, and service, with Officer Darron Burks’ family as Grand Marshals and Martin Luther King III as a special guest, reminding us that service and sacrifice strengthen our bonds.” Clara Brown Trimble, Chair of the MLK Community Center Advisory Board, shared, “The MLK Parade is a chance to reflect on Dr. King’s timeless message of freedom and service. As we honor Officer Darron Burks’ family and welcome Martin Luther King III, we celebrate the values of unity and sacrifice that continue to shape our community.” This year’s parade is managed by H.E.L.P. and proudly sponsored by: Target, American Airlines, Witherite Law Group, Chase Bank, HF Sinclair, AIDS Healthcare Foundation, Carter BloodCare, Wells Fargo, Southern Methodist University (SMU), USAA, Comerica Bank, KNON, Radio One K104 (KKDA FM), and Sherwin Williams. For the latest details and updates on the parade, please visit www.help-dallas.org/mlk-parade, follow H.E.L.P. on Facebook at HELP-Dallas, or “Like” and share posts from The Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center @MLKCCDallas. Join us in celebrating the life, legacy, and service of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. at this historic event. We look forward to seeing you there! |
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H.E.L.P. and the City of Dallas have partnered to host the 2025 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Parade on January 18, 2025. 
