Martin Luther King Day events in Palm Beach County, Jan. 17 & 19

To honor the memory of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., here is a list of some of the activities planned to commemorate and celebrate his life with events taking place across Palm Beach County. While most activities are free to attend, many require RSVP.

Riviera Beach

Saturday, Jan. 17, 2026, parade at 10 a.m. 

Celebration includes bands, dance teams and local groups that will march in the annual Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Parade at 10 a.m. Viewing stand is along Martin Luther King Blvd., near Dan Calloway overflow parking lot.

Parade route: From Congress Avenue, East on MLK Boulevard , ending at MLK Blvd. & Avenue P. After the parade, head over to Dan Calloway Park, 1420 W. 10th St., for a celebration from 1 to 3 p.m.

After the parade: There will be live music, vendors and activities for kids. Admission is free. Visit rivierabch.com/mlk2026 for more details.

Boca Raton

Breakfast, march, ceremony and celebration
Monday, Jan. 19, 2026, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Free MLK ceremony & celebration in Boca Raton, Jan. 19

Boynton Beach

When: Monday, Jan. 19, 2026, from 7:30 to 11:30 a.m.
Where: Sara Sims Park, 209 NW 9th Ave., Boynton Beach. Admission is FREE.

Celebrate MLK Jr. Day with a day of food, and community, plus a live and soulful Motown tribute to Dr. King.

Royal Palm Beach

Monday, Jan. 19, 2026, from 8:30 a.m. to noon

The Martin Luther King Jr. Day Celebration at the Royal Palm Beach Cultural Center, 151 Civic Center Way, will honor the legacy of Dr. King and celebrate his contributions to civil rights. This celebration will feature a continental breakfast at 8:30 a.m., followed by speakers and musical performances,

Honor and celebrate the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with keynote speaker and leadership expert Dr. L Oliver Robinson. Presented by Caribbean-American for Community Involvement. Free with RSVP on eventbrite.

PLEASE NOTE: We suggest you confirm details before heading out to any event these days, as plans may change. And keep checking back as we continue to update this roundup!

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