In January 2023, the City of Dallas will host its 41st annual celebration of the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. with a weeks’ worth of events highlighting issues of equity, diversity, and opportunity. The week will include a Day of Prayer, a Day of Service, a Wreath Laying Ceremony, Job Fair, Equity Symposium, Youth Summit, and Scholarship & Awards Gala. Celebration week will culminate with the annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Parade.
2023 MLK Celebration Week Calendar of Events
Download Official Calendar of Events (English)
Download Official Calendar of Events (Spanish)
Tuesday, January 10, 2023
Wreath Laying Ceremony
10:00 a.m.
Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Center
2922 MLK, Jr. Blvd., Dallas, TX 75215
Wednesday, January 11, 2023
MLK Celebration Job Fair
11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Dallas Fair Park Hall of State
3939 Grand Ave., Dallas, TX 75210
Register to attend: bit.ly/MLKJobFair2023
Thursday, January 12, 2023
Youth Summit
12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Dallas City Hall Lobby
1500 Marilla St., Dallas, TX 75201
~
Day of Prayer with Faith Forward Dallas
2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Latino Cultural Center
2600 Live Oak St. Dallas, TX 75204
Friday, January 13, 2023
Equity Indicators Symposium9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Paul Quinn College
~
Candle Lighting Ceremony by Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.
7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Martin Luther King, Jr. Recreation Center
2901 Pennsylvania Ave., Dallas, TX 75215
Saturday, January 14, 2023
9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Center
2922 MLK Blvd., Dallas, TX 75215
~
41st Annual MLK Scholarship and Awards Gala
6:00 p.m.
Hyatt Regency Dallas
300 Reunion Blvd., Dallas, TX 75207
Monday, January 16, 2023
2023 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Parade by HELP
10:00 a.m.
Starting at the intersection of Holmes St. and MLK, Jr. Boulevard
To Register: bit.ly/2023MLKParade
~
Realizing the Dream Healthy Living Expo
10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
African American Museum
3356 Grand Ave., Dallas, TX 75210
https://realizingthedreamexpo.com/
2023 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Scholarship Essay Contest
For more information, visit www.dallasmlkcenter.com/mlk-scholarship.
Donate
Funding donated to this page will support the annual celebration of the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. with more than a weeks’ worth of events focused on equity, diversity, and opportunity. Donated funds will enable the City to provide the week’s events to the public free of charge, except for the Scholarship Gala, which requires a ticket purchase.
Beyond providing support to the events of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration Week, donations will also support the development of the City of Dallas’ new Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Scholarship Fund. Scholarships will be presented at the 41st annual gala event.
To make a donation, visit bit.ly/DonateDallasMLK2023, or contact 214-670-8418.