The 36th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Birthday Celebration is a long-standing tradition of the Center, with a series of events aimed at honoring the life and legacy of Dr. King. The weekend-long celebration includes the MLK Celebration Fair, a career and education fair for prospective employees and students; the Candlelight Ceremony, hosted by Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Incorporated; the “Half-Time” celebration, a back to school festival sponsored in part by State Fair of Texas; the Annual Awards Banquet honoring supporters of the Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Center; and the historic MLK Day march and parade.
Events
Friday, January 12, 2018
MLK Celebration Fair │ MLK Recreation Center │ 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
The MLK Celebration Fair will provide career opportunities, educational resources, and access to valuable healthcare information and free medical screenings to the community.
MLK Candlelight Ceremony │ MLK Recreation Center │ 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
This is a special event hosted by the Alpha Sigma Lambda chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Incorporated. Winners of the Dr. King Essay Contest will be revealed.
Saturday, January 13, 2018
Half-Time Celebration │ Location TBD │ Time TBD
Sponsored by the State Fair of Texas, this is a Back to School celebration to give away free backpacks, school supplies, and more.
36th Annual Awards Banquet│ Location TBD │ Begins at 6:00 p.m.
This is a formal awards gala honoring sponsors and partners of the Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Center.
Monday, January 15, 2018
Annual MLK Day Parade │ Along MLK Boulevard │Parade begins at 10:00 a.m.
With approximately 250,000+ parade spectators and participants, the MLK Day parade is considered one of the largest commemorative events held in the United States. The parade will begin at the intersection of Holmes Street and MLK Boulevard and proceed down MLK to the entrance of Fair Park. Participants include elected officials, high school bands and dance teams, car clubs, horses, local businesses and other community organizations.
Applications
2018 MLK Celebration Fair Application
2018 MLK Celebration Parade Application