The King Center has announced plans for the 2013 observance of the birthday of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., beginning a year-long celebration of the 50th anniversary of Dr. King’s “I Have a Dream” speech. “Remember! Celebrate! Act! King’s Dream for Our World,” is the theme for the birthday commemoration program which begins Friday, Jan. 11, 2013, and continues through the MLK holiday on Jan. 21. All events, except the Annual Salute to Greatness Awards Dinner, are free of charge.
Friday, January 11, 2013, 5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
King Holiday Observance Kick-Off Reception
The King Center Freedom Hall – Atlanta
FREE and Open to the Public
Saturday, January 12, 2013, 12:00 Noon – 4:00 p.m.
King Youth Expo & Showcase
King Historic District, Center – MLK, Jr. Gymnasium – Atlanta, GA
FREE and Open to the Public
Fun, Snacks, Prizes and Entertainment
Saturday, January 12, 2013, 12:00 Noon – 4:00 p.m.
King Health & Wellness FEST
The King Center Atrium – Atlanta
FREE and Open to the Public
Tuesday, January 15, 2013, 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
The Metropolitan Atlanta Violence Prevention Partnership (MAVPP)
The King Center, Freedom Hall
FREE and Open to the Public
The ANTI-BULLYING RALLY
Contact: Reginald Crossley at (404) 612-7386 or James P. Griffin, Jr., Ph.D. (404) 756-1397.
Wednesday, January 16, 2013, 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Kingian Nonviolence Collegiate Leadership Orientation
King Historic District – Fire Station at the corner of Boulevard and Auburn
FREE with limited space for the public \ Pre- Registration required
Thursday, January 17, 2013, 2:00 p.m.
State of Georgia Martin Luther King, Jr. Advisory Council Program
Georgia’s Governor will host a tribute to Dr. King, with participation of King Center officials.
State Capitol, North Wing, Atlanta. FREE and Open to the Public.
Friday, Jan. 18, 2013, 10 a.m.
Naturalization Ceremony – U.S. Immigration Services
The King Center, Freedom Hall Auditorium
Saturday, Jan. 19, 2013, 2:30 p.m.
The DREAM 50 Art Contest Awards Ceremony
Morehouse College – Martin Luther King, Jr. International Chapel
FREE and Open to the Public
Hosted by the Morehouse College, Martin Luther King, Jr. Collection and The King Center
Saturday, Jan. 19, 2013, 5:30 p.m. Reception – 6:30 p.m. Dinner
The Annual “Salute to Greatness” Awards Dinner
Hyatt Regency – Downtown Atlanta (Ticketed Event)
Ticket — $250.00
Sunday, Jan. 20, 2013, 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
The King Center Book Signing
The King Center, Freedom Hall Auditorium
FREE and Open to the Public
Monday, Jan. 21, 2013, Time: 8 a.m.
The Martin Luther King, Jr. Annual Commemorative Service
Ebenezer Baptist Church – Horizon Sanctuary, 407 Auburn Avenue, N.E., Atlanta
Free and Open to the Public (Limited Seating)
{Presidential Inauguration “Watch Party” will be held in the Horizon Sanctuary following the Commemorative Service}
Monday, Jan. 21, 2013 Time: 2 p.m.
King Week Holiday March & Rally
FREE and Open to the Public
The march is held on Auburn Avenue from Peachtree Street to Jackson Street
To participate in the march, call or email 404.614.3233 or [email protected]
Monday, Jan. 21, 2013
The Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service Project
FREE and Open to the Public
For more information contact: Hands On Atlanta at (404) 979- 2800 or www.handsonatlanta.org
For more information about the MLK birthday observance program and the year-long commemoration of Dr. King’s “I Have a Dream” speech, please contact 404-526-8900 or visit www.thekingcenter.org .
