Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day Celebrations in Raleigh and Durham, NC

MLK Celebrations in Raleigh Durham

Triangle residents honor the legacy of the great Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. in a big way: there are many events scheduled in his honor throughout the month of January. Almost all of the events are free and open to the public.

Martin Luther King Wreath Laying Ceremony

Friday, January 16, 2009, 6:00 PM
Martin Luther King Memorial Gardens , Raleigh ( MLK Memorial Gardens is located at the intersection of Martin Luther King Blvd. and Rock Quarry Road in Raleigh.)

28th Annual Martin Luther King Triangle Interfaith Prayer Breakfast

Monday, January 19, 2009, 8:00 AM
Sheraton Imperial Hotel, RTP
4700 Emperor Blvd , Durham
The breakfast is free and open to the public and will feature words and prayers delivered by prominent public figures including Governor Bev Purdue, and Rev. Gregory K. Moss, Sr., President of the North Carolina Baptist Convention.

4th Annual Marin Luther King Day of Service

Monday, January 19, 2009
Honor Dr. King's vision of brotherly love and philosophy of service by participating in one of the 2009 Triangle Martin Luther King Jr. Day Of Service projects in your area.

28th Annual Marin Luther King Jr Memorial March

Monday, January 19, 2009, 11:00 a.m.
State Capitol Grounds, Raleigh Those wishing to participate in the march should assemble at the State Capitol Building at 10:00 a.m.

28th Annual Martin Luther King Jr Ecumenical Observance

Monday, January 19, 2009, 12:00 noon
Meymandi Concert Hall, Progress Energy Center
2 East South Street , Raleigh
Join with people of all faiths to honor the memory of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

28th Annual Martin Luther King Musical Celebration

Monday, January 19, 2009, 5:30 p.m.
Progress Energy Center
2 East South Street, Raleigh
Enjoy music and dance performances by renowned local artists including Calvin Suggs and the New Rolling Travelers.

Duke University's 2009 Martin Luther King Jr. Commemoration

January 18-23, 2009
Theater productions honoring Dr. King, a candlelight vigil, and a commemoration address delivered by the Rev. Joseph E. Lowery are just a few of the many events that make up Duke University 's 2009 Martin Luther King Jr. Commemoration events.

Durham Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday Parade

Saturday, January 31, 2009, 12:00 noon
Fayetteville Street , Durham
The parade begins at the intersection of Fayetteville St. and Lakewood Ave., in Durham and follows a route that runs down Fayetteville St., past the Hayti Heritage Center and NCCU, ending at the intersection of Fayetteville St. and Elmira Ave.