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

The City of Boca Raton will celbrate MLK Jr. Day, Monday, Jan. 19, 2026, with day-long festivities, including a march with jazz bands, a ceremony and public Unity Celebration at Mizner Park.

The day starts with a community breakfast from 8 to 10 a.m. at Ebenezer Missionary Baptist Church, 200 Ruby St.

FREE Unity Celebration from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. 

Where: Mizner Park AmphitheaterStarting at 11:30 a.m. City of Boca Raton residents can receive a FREE Florida native tree.

Activities feature the following:

• Amusement rides & games
• Community partner booths
• Food & drinks available for purchase
• Stage performances
• Tree giveaway

• Individuals residing in unincorporated Palm Beach County are not eligible
• Tree species choices include avocado, blackbead, mango, and Simpson’s stopper
• One tree per household. 

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More upcoming events:

• $5 adult entry, kids free: Greek Festival, Boca Raton, Jan. 29-Feb. 1
• Flamingo Gardens in Davie offers discounts & Flamingo Fest
• Free live bands and vendors at Jazz Brunch on Fort Lauderdale Riverwalk
• Free live bands at Noon Tunes outdoors in Fort Lauderdale
• Black History Month events at Mandel Public Library in West Palm Beach
• Free entry for Seminole Tribal Fair and Pow Wow in Hollywood
• New World Symphony Fellows Blue Concerts are ‘Pay What You Wish'
• Fort Lauderdale Home Design & Remodeling Expo offers deals
• Free All That Jazz concert series in Deerfield Beach
• Free music at McBride Plaza in Coral Gables

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