2023 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration Week

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

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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 Symposium

9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Paul Quinn College

3837 Simpson Stuart Road, Dallas, TX 75241
 

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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

Keep Up the Dream MLK Fest

9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Center

2922 MLK Blvd., Dallas, TX 75215

bit.ly/MLKFest2023

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41st Annual MLK Scholarship and Awards Gala

6:00 p.m.

Hyatt Regency Dallas

300 Reunion Blvd., Dallas, TX 75207

bit.ly/CODMLKGala


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

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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

The City of Dallas is pleased to announce the 2023 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Essay Contest! The contest will award eight scholarships ranging from $1,000 to $10,000 (per award) to graduating high school seniors accepted into a college-level educational institution (two-year college, four-year college, or trade school).

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.


Sponsorship

Sponsorship funding will support the implementation of community events and the development of a scholarship fund, with scholarships to be presented at the Gala. Sponsorship benefits and levels are outlined in the sponsorship packet below. 

 

Sponsorship Levels:

 

  • -Presenting: $15,000
  • -Platinum: $10,000
  • -Gold: $5,000
  • -Silver: $2,500
  • -Bronze: $1,000
  • -Supporter: $250+
  • -Additional Opportunities/In-Kind Donations

 

Download the 2023 MLK Celebration Week Sponsorship Packet (PDF)

If you have any questions about sponsorship, please contact Jamel Slaughter, Ph.D., Program Administrator for the Office of Community Care, at (214) 671-5117 or via email at  jamel.slaughter@dallascityhall.com


Thank you to our 2023 Sponsors

 


To learn more about the MLK Scholarship & Awards Gala, please visit https://dallasmlkcenter.com/mlk-gala.