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

Dr. Martin Luther King Candlelight Vigil and March

12 Jan 2025 The City of Orlando Mayor's Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Commission will host a vigil at Shiloh Fellowship Hall. At the event, participants will be greeted with a brief presentation followed by a march to Shiloh Baptist Church of Orlando for the Interfaith Multicultural Celebration.

Shiloh Fellowship Hall, 580 West Jackson Street, Orlando, FL 32805

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2025 Interfaith Multicultural Celebration

12 Jan 2025 Following the Vigil is the Interfaith Multicultural Celebration presented by the Interfaith Council of Central Florida, with guest speaker Archbishop Allen T. D. Wiggins Senior Pastor, The Hope Church of Orlando. The celebration’s theme is "Human Resources & Human Will" and includes representation from various faith traditions.

Shiloh Baptist Church, 580 West Jackson Street, Orlando, FL 32805

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Orlando City Council Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Presentation

13 Jan 2025 Mayor Dyer and the City Commissioners will proclaim January 12 – 20, 2025, as “Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday Week” in the City of Orlando.

City Council Chambers, 2nd Floor, City Hall, 400 South Orange Avenue, Orlando, FL 32801

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Annual MLK, Jr. Leadership Forum

16 Jan 2025 During the Leadership Forum, presented by the Orlando Alumni Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, participants will take part in a moderated, interactive event with key leaders of the Orlando community to discuss this year’s theme of “Mission Possible: Protecting Freedom, Justice, and Democracy in the Spirit of Nonviolence365”.

Florida A&M University of College Law, 201 FAMU Law Lane, Orlando, FL 32801

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Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Commemorative Luncheon

17 Jan 2025 This luncheon, presented by the Delta Xi Lambda Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. & the I.S. Hankins/F.A. Johnson Education Foundation (HJEF), begins with keynote speaker  Marc Morial, who served as the highly successful and popular Mayor of New Orleans.

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

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Downtown Orlando Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Parade

18 Jan 2025 Join us for the annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday Parade in Downtown Orlando!

Downtown Orlando Courthouse to Lake Eola Park, 425 North Orange Avenue, Orlando, FL 32801

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MLK Night at the Orlando Magic (cost)

19 Jan 2025 The event will recognize Mayor Dyer’s MLK Youth Humanitarian Award Winners at the Orlando Magic vs. Denver Nuggets game.

Kia Center, 400 West Church Street, Orlando, FL 32801

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Arthur “Pappy” Kennedy 33rd Annual Prayer Breakfast

20 Jan 2025 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.

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

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2025 Seedlings for Civil Rights

20 Jan 2025 Join Green Up Orlando to beautify Hankins Park by planting trees, mulching, and removing litter in the surrounding park and other areas. Snacks, water and all needed supplies provided for volunteers.

Dr. I Sylvester Hankins Park, 1340 Lake Park Court, Orlando, FL 32805

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2025 MLK Gospel Concert

26 Jan 2025 The 10th Annual MLK Concert is presented by Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer and the Mayor’s Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Commission and produced and directed by Grammy Award Winner, Dr. Jeffrey Redding celebrates the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts, Steinmetz Hall, 445 South Magnolia Avenue, Orlando, FL 32801

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