Celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. at any of these exciting and inspiring events taking place across DFW.
ARLINGTON
Arlington Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. "Advancing the Dream" 4-Day Celebration
Sponsored by NBC 5 and Telemundo 39
January 17 - Advancing the Dream Gala
January 18 - MLK Poetry meets Blues and R&B
January 19 - MLK Hubert Moss Ecumenical Service
January 20 - MLK Day of Service Festival
January 20 - MLK Youth Extravaganza
To see the full celebration schedule, click HERE.
DALLAS
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42nd Black Music and the Civil Rights Movement Concert
Sponsored by NBC 5 and Telemundo 39
Featuring Grammy award winner Eric Benet and musical artist Amber Bullock alongside a 100-voice choir conducted by Clark Joseph.
Sunday, January 19
7:30 p.m.
Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center
2301 Flora St.
For more information, click HERE.
Dallas Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. "The Unfinished Agenda" Celebration Week
January 11 - MLK Fest
January 18 - MLK Day Parade
To see the full celebration schedule, click HERE.
We are One - AKA Day of Service - 2025
The Omicron Mu Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.
Monday, January 20
8:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Across the Metroplex, including:
Dallas - Dallas Life Shelter
Dallas - Meals on Wheels
Dallas - Faith Formula
Mesquite - Sharing Life
Arlington - Two Goodwill locations
For more information, click HERE.
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DENTON
MLK Day Celebration
Monday, January 20
9:00 a.m.
MLK Jr. Rec Center
1300 Wilson St.
For information, click HERE.
FORT WORTH
POSTPONED: 40th Annual Greater Fort Worth Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday Parade and Rally 2025
Sponsored by NBC 5 and Telemundo 39
Due to inclement weather, the parade has been rescheduled to Monday, February 17, 2025.
Monday, February 17, 2025
11:00 a.m.
Downtown Fort Worth
1301 Commerce St.
Fort Worth
For more information, click HERE.
Cowboys of Color Rodeo
Monday, January 20
2:00 p.m.
Dickies Arena
1911 Montgomery St.
For more information, click HERE.
GRAND PRAIRIE
MLK Parade and Celebration
Saturday, January 18
10:00 a.m.
Begins at City Hall
300 W. Main St.
For more information, click HERE.
IRVING
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Observance Event
Sunday, January 19
6:00 p.m.
Carpenter Performance Hall
3333 N. MacArthur Blvd.
For more information, click HERE.
MESQUITE
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Parade and Community Celebration
Saturday, January 18
Parade begins at 10:00 a.m.
Downtown Mesquite
Community Celebration begins at 1:00 p.m.
Mesquite Arts Center
1527 N. Galloway Ave.
For more information, click HERE.
