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Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebrations, Free Parks Admission
Published on: January 17, 2019
While people across the U.S. celebrate Martin Luther King, Jr.’s birthday with walks, marches, community service and concerts this weekend, the 3rd Monday in January is a federal holiday and “no school” day to honor the American civil rights leader who was assassinated in 1968.
Martin Luther King, Jr. Events
- CALIFORNIA NATIONAL PARKS: One of America’s favorite celebrations is National Park Service free admission, which is the first fee-free day of several throughout the year. The event coincides with a partial government shutdown in 2019, but the majority of national parks in California appear to be open. Check before you go for certain restrictions!
- BERKELEY: Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day Celebration Breakfast
- FRESNO: MLK March to Fresno City Hall
- INGLEWOOD: King Fest
- LANCASTER: Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service
- LONG BEACH: Martin Luther King Parade and Festival
- LOS ANGELES: Kingdom Day Parade
Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra’s Inner City Youth Orchestra of Los Angeles Annual Martin Luther King, Jr., Day Concert - OAKLAND: Martin Luther King Jr. Film Festival
In the Name of Love — Songs of Change Concert - RIVERSIDE: MLK Annual Walk-a-thon
- SACRAMENTO: Capitol March for the Dream and The Diversity Expo
- SAN DIEGO: Martin Luther King Jr. Parade
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day at WorldBeat Cultural Center - SAN FRANCISCO: Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. MLK Festival and Parade
Museum of the African Diaspora Free Admission & MLK Jr. Celebration - SAN MATEO: San Mateo County MLK Day Caltrain Ride to the March
- VICTORVILLE: City of Victorville Civil Rights Memorial Essay Ceremony
Delta Sigma Theta, Inc., Commemorative Peace March
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