Monday, Jan. 16, 2023, is Martin Luther King Jr. Day – and you can honor his legacy during special events planned throughout the Miami-South Florida region.
Some events are different dates. Please return to this feature as other events are added.
MLK Health & Hope Community 5K & Empowerment Party from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Jan. 14 at 5525 NW 7 Ave. starting with a community 5K Run/Walk followed by a party hosted by ERace the Hate and Black Men Build with a community panel, music, food, giveaways and other prizes. Click here for more info.
MLK Day Service Project from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Jan. 14 at Belafonte Tacolcy Center, NW 62 St. and 10 Ave. hosted by Greater Miami Service Corps. in collaboration with various other local groups. Volunteer effort includes painting, mulching, litter removal and plantings. Breakfast snacks and refreshments provided. Click here to register.
A Celebration of Martin Luther King, Jr. presented by Miami Jazz Cooperative and Sunshine Jazz Organization at 8 p.m. on Jan. 16 at UU Congregation of Miami, 7701 SW 76 Ave. with essays, poetry and music by a variety of artists. Tickets are $20 in advance and $30 at the door. Click here for info.
Broward
Fort Lauderdale
Parade and Unity Festival January 16 in Fort Lauderdale. Parade is 9:30 a.m. on Sistrunk Boulevard between Northwest Fifth Avenue & Northwest 15th Avenue. Unity Festival is 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. at Carter Park, 1450 W. Sunrise Boulevard, Fort Lauderdale 33311. Parade includes school bands, performers, floats, and people from local organizations and businesses. For information, 754-444-8035 or online
Sunrise
Events January 15 include
2 p.m. limited seating. Please request vouchers for free film “King Richard” featuring Will Smith as the father of Venus and Serena Williams. Information and requests for vouchers, 954-747-4646
6 p.m. Art Gallery event, free
6 p.m. limited seating for performance in the theater. Event features vocalist CeCe Teneal, Information and requests for vouchers, 954-747-4646
Venue is Sunrise Civic Center, 10610 West Oakland Park Boulevard, Sunrise
Dania Beach
Breakfast 7 a.m. – 8 a.m. January 16 Thomas Park, 800 NW Second Street, Dania 33004
Parade 9 a.m. January 16 from Thomas Park, 800 NW Second Street, Dania 33004, route includes US One and Stirling Road
Festivities including DJ entertainment, food vendors, bounce houses, and basketball event, 12 p.m. – 5 p.m. January 16 at Thomas Park, 800 NW Second Street, Dania 33004
Parade & Festivities in Pompano Beach offer parade at 9 a.m. January 16 from Ely High School, 1201 NW 6th Avenue. Festivities 11:30 a.m. at Moore Park, 901 NW 10th Street., Pompano include food vendors, item vendors and fun for youngsters. For information, 954-786-4111 & online.
Tamarac
Unity March is 9 a.m. January 16 from Tamarac Park, 7501 N. University Drive. Entertainment and refreshments at City Hall, 7525 NW 88th Avenue. First 100 registrants online receive a free T-shirt. Entertainment includes African drum and dance performances by Ashanti Cultural Arts. Storybook fun for youngsters, and light refreshments offered.
Deerfield
Parade at 10 a.m. January 16 and festivities at 12 p.m. at park, 445 SW 2nd St., Deerfield, includes speakers, live entertainment, and food, Information is online.
Miramar
Parade at 11 a.m. January 16 and Festival at 4 p.m. at Lakeshore Park, 8501 Sherman Circle. Information is online or 954-602-3178, free event.
Festivities in Boca Raton January 16 include a Unity March at 10 a.m. from 200 Ruby Street to Mizner Park Amphitheater, 590 Plaza Real. Participants include
FAU Jazz Ensemble
Boca Raton Community High band & color guard.
Events 10:30 a.m.-3 p.m. at the amphitheater include speakers, awards, rides, DJ entertainment & food vendors. Information is online.
Boynton Beach
MLK, JR. Day in Boynton Beach are 12 p.m. – 5 p.m. January 16, including entertainment, food vendors and activities for youngsters, at 209 NW Ninth Ave., Boynton 33435, information is online. Free entry. Entertainment includes
Volunteers are welcome for a neighborhood pick up project, 9 a.m. – 11 a.m., with snacks at 8 a.m., 561-742-6010
PLEASE NOTE: We also suggest you always confirm before heading out to any event these days, as plans may change. And keep checking back as we continue to update this roundup!
Free entry to national parks on MLK Day
All 392 U.S. national parks offer free entry on certain holidays every year. And Martin Luther King Jr. Day is one of those holidays.
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