Celebrating 150 years of The City Beautiful

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

Dr. Martin Luther King Candlelight Vigil and March

11 Jan 2026 The City of Orlando Mayor's Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Commission will host a candlelight vigil at Orlando City Hall.

City Hall Rotunda to First United Methodist Church, 400 South Orange Avenue, Orlando, FL 32801

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2026 Interfaith Multicultural Celebration

11 Jan 2026 Following the Candlelight Vigil is the Interfaith/Multicultural Celebration Celebration presented by the Interfaith Council of Central Florida, with guest speaker State Senator LaVon Bracy Davis.

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

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Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Leadership Forum

15 Jan 2026 Interactive event with key leaders of the Orlando community to discuss this year’s theme of The Economics of Justice: Why Equity is Good Business.

FAMU College of Law, 201 FAMU Law Lane, Orlando, FL 32801

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Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Commemorative Luncheon

16 Jan 2026 At the event, students, community leaders and organizations will be recognized for their contributions with the prestigious Drum Major Award.

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

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Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Downtown Orlando Parade

17 Jan 2026 Join the Southwest Orlando Jaycees for an exciting event that will feature dance, comedy, community organizations, drumlines, music, artistic expression and more.

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

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Arthur "Pappy" Kennedy 33rd Annual Prayer Breakfast

19 Jan 2026 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.

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

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MLK 2026 Great Day of Service - Million Meal Pack

19 Jan 2026 Join us and US Hunger with sponsorship from Kroger Foods for a food packing event on MLK Day. We're looking for 5,000 volunteers to pack one million meals for those in need in the Orlando community. Let’s make this a day on, not a day off.

Orange County Convention Center - North Concourse, 9400 Universal Boulevard, Orlando, FL 32819

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City of Ocoee Dr. Martin Luther King Jr Day Unity Parade & Celebration

19 Jan 2026 Join the City of Ocoee for a parade and celebration in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

West Oaks Mall, 9401 West Colonial Drive, Ocoee, FL 34761

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