Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Weekend

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INJUSTICE ANYWHERE IS
A THREAT TO JUSTICE EVERYWHERE

Holding Fast to the Dream

Join us January 14 – 16, 2023 as we celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.  Our theme  this year is, “Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere: Holding Fast to The Dream.”

MLK EVENTS

Come be part of history

MLK PARADE

The MLK DreamDay Parade will begin on Saturday, January 14, 2023 at MLK Avenue &  Main Street at 9am.  

The parade will march the length of Martin Luther King, Jr. Avenue and end at the Atrium Ballpark. 

MLK DREAM DAY

Join us for on Saturday, January 14, 2023 at DreamDay in the Park at Atrium Ballpark – 1 Cannon Baller Way; Kannapolis, NC.  

The Ballpark Gates will open at 10am and the Ceremony will begin once the parade ends! 

KEEPER OF THE DREAM AWARDS BANQUET

Join us Sunday, January 15, 2023 at 2pm for the Keeper of the Dream Banquet.  This event will be held at City Club Gibson Mill; 325 McGill Ave NW Suite 150, Concord, NC 28027.   

This is a ticketed event and Tickets will go on Sale December 12, 2022.



FAMILY MARCH AND WREATH LAYING CEREMONY

On Monday, January 16, 2023, there will be a Family March & Wreath Laying Ceremony. The march will begin at Barber Scotia College at 11:30 AM and end at the MLK Monument in the roundabout in Concord. The wreath laying ceremony will begin at noon. 
 
All are welcome to join us! 

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Special thanks to our partners!

Special thanks to our Silver Sponsors!

Advance North Carolina
Grace Lutheran Church
Amos McClorey
Black Political Caucus of Cabarrus County