Mayor's Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Commission Events

2024 Interfaith Multicultural Celebration

07 Jan 2024 Following the Candlelight Vigil is the Interfaith Multicultural Celebration presented by the Interfaith Council of Central Florida, with guest speakers Bishop Derrick L. McRae, Senior Pastor, The Experience Christian Center; President, African American Council of Christian Clergy. The celebration’s theme is “We Cannot Turn Back” and includes representation from various faith traditions.

First United Methodist Church, 142 East Jackson Street, Orlando, FL 32801

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37th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Commemorative Luncheon (cost)

12 Jan 2024 This luncheon, presented by the Orlando Alumni Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, with keynote speaker Alpha Phi Alpha Brother Dr. Gerald Jones. At the event, students, community leaders and organizations will be recognized for their contributions with the prestigious Drum Major Award in areas of Scholastic Achievement, Civic Affairs, Social Justice, Community Service and Business.

First Baptist Orlando, 3000 South John Young Parkway, Orlando, FL 32805

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40th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Downtown Orlando Parade

13 Jan 2024 Join the Southwest Orlando Jaycees for an exciting event that will feature dance, comedy, community organizations, drumlines, music, artistic expression and more. The parade theme is: “It Starts with Me – Shifting the Cultural Climate Through the Study and Practice of Kingian Nonviolence".

Downtown Orlando, 425 North Orange Avenue, Orlando, FL 32801

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Arthur “Pappy” Kennedy 33rd Annual Prayer Breakfast (cost)

15 Jan 2024 Presented by the Southwest Orlando Jaycees and the Central Florida YMCA, the annual Arthur “Pappy” Kennedy Prayer Breakfast will commemorate the legacies of civil rights pioneers Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and Arthur “Pappy” Kennedy, Orlando’s first African American City Council Member. This year’s guest speaker will be Congresswoman Val Demings.

First Baptist Orlando, 3000 South John Young Parkway, Orlando, FL 32805

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Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Commission’s Great Day of Service

15 Jan 2024 U.S. Hunger in collaboration with The Orlando Mayor’s Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Commission and the Orange County MLK Initiative, will pack and distribute 1 million healthy meals of food relief throughout the Central Florida region; while providing a high-energy, family-friendly volunteer event for up to 5,000 Central Florida volunteers.

Orange County Convention Center, West Concourse, 9800 International Drive, Orlando, FL 32819

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2024 Seedlings for Civil Rights

15 Jan 2024 During the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service, the City of Orlando’s Green Up initiative will work with volunteers to beautify the Lake Mann Homes neighborhood by planting trees, mulching, and removing litter in surrounding parks and other areas. Snacks, water and all needed supplies provided for volunteers. Closed toe shoes required.

Gilbert McQueen Park, 650 West Lake Mann Drive, Orlando, FL 32805

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