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January 2025 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebrations, Events in the Phoenix Metro Area
Arizona continues to honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., one of the most impactful civil rights leaders that our world has ever seen.
PhxSoul.com has organized a list of January 2025 festivals, parades and other celebrations in the Phoenix area that will recognize Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Please continue to visit this page and the various local city/town Websites for updates on their MLK celebrations.
Anthem
Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration & Unity Walk 2025
Monday, January 20, 2025 | 10 a.m.
Anthem Civic Building | 3701 W Anthem Way
Free continental breakfast available at 9:00 a.m.
Join Anthem residents at the 4th Annual Anthem MLK Day Celebration to applaud the lessons Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. taught all of us. One of the celebration highlights is the unity walk – a symbol of his inspiration that we carry now and into the future. This is a celebration showing the power of individuals and the community to make a positive difference.
More details at anthemcouncil.com.
Chandler
Each January, the City of Chandler holds a series of events to honor the community’s heritage and diversity, along with the spirit, ideals, life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., and the civil rights movement. Here are some of the events:
Dr. Martin Luther King Junior Awards Ceremony
Friday, Jan. 17, 2025
Starts at 4 p.m.
Chandler City Council Chambers
88 E. Chicago St.
Chandler, AZ 85225
This event celebrates the remarkable contributions of Chandler area residents, including youth, who are dedicated to promoting human and civil rights, and building a compassionate, socially just community.
Click here for more details:
https://www.chandleraz.gov/events/dr-martin-luther-king-junior-awards-ceremony
Chandler Multicultural Festival
Saturday, Jan. 18, 2025
11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Dr. A.J. Chandler Park: Stage Plaza
178 E. Commonwealth Ave.
Chandler, AZ 85225
The Chandler Multicultural Festival is a part of the annual Celebration of Unity events held each January to honor our community’s heritage and diversity, along with the spirit and ideals of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and the civil rights movement.
Click here for more details:
https://www.chandleraz.gov/events/chandler-multicultural-festival
Glendale
MLK Day of Service
Sahuaro Ranch Park (9802 N 59th Ave)
Manistee Ranch Park (5127 W. Northern Ave)
Saturday, January 18, 2025
9am to 12pm
In partnership with HandsOn Greater Phoenix and St. Mary’s Food Bank Alliance, the City of Glendale is looking for over 200 volunteers to help glean fruit from Sahuaro Ranch Park. Removing the fruit also helps beautify a Glendale landmark, keeping this community perfect for living, working and playing.
Click here for more details:
Mesa
Mesa MLK Parade and Festival – 2025
Monday, January 20, 2025 | More details to come
Join the Mesa-East Valley Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration Committee and the City of Mesa on Monday, January 20, 2025, as they come together to celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day with their signature parade and festival! Under the theme “Building Bridges: Cultivating our Community,” this event will honor Dr. King’s legacy by highlighting the power of unity, inclusion, and community growth.
For vendor applications, sponsorships and more information, visit www.mesaevmlk.org.
Town of Paradise Valley MLK Celebration
Monday, January 20, 2025 | More details to come
Town Hall of Paradise Valley
6401 E Lincoln Drive
Paradise Valley, AZ 85253
Visit www.mlkparadisevalley.org to learn more about the Town of Paradise Valley MLK Celebration.
Phoenix
DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. MARCH & FESTIVAL
Monday, January 20, 2025 | Starts at 9 AM
The 2024 MLK Celebration is a long-standing tradition of the Arizona Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration Committee, with a series of events honoring the life and legacy of Dr. King.
Join the City of Phoenix along with city leaders, schools, local businesses, churches and community organizations, as we pay homage to this great Civil Rights leader.
The MLK March will begin at Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church, 1401 E Jefferson St, Phoenix, and end at Hance Park. Assemble at 8:45 AM as March begins promptly at 9 AM.
The MLK Festival runs from 10AM to 4PM, Margaret T. Hance Park, 67 W. Culver Street, Phoenix.
Other events include the 39th Annual Arizona MLK Breakfast, MLK Candlelight Service, Youth Rally and the Youth/Adult Basketball Tournaments.
For more information on the MLK events in the City of Phoenix, visit www.azmlk.org or email info@azmlk.org.
Scottsdale
Community Celebrating Diversity – MLK Celebration
Thursday, January 16, 2025
Starts at 5:30PM
The Fieldhouse at Scottsdale Stadium
7408 E. Osborn Road
Scottsdale, AZ 85251
KEYNOTE SPEAKER – Best-selling Author and former Politician Bakari Sellers was born into an activist family and raised with a tireless commitment to service. His father, civil rights leader Cleveland Sellers, instilled core values in him that drive him to this day. He hosts the Bakari Sellers Podcast, a twice-a-week show that is part of The Ringer Podcast Network. His podcasts discuss various topics, including politics, race, sports, media, the presidential campaign, and much more. Bakari currently practices law with the Strom Law Firm, LLC in Columbia, SC, where he heads the firm’s Strategic Communication and Public Affairs team.
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Surprise
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Celebration & Service
Saturday, January 18, 2025
8 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Willow Canyon High School
17901 W. Lundberg St. Surprise
In honor of the life and work of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., the City of Surprise is hosting its annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Celebration and Service! The morning starts with a hands-on service project that will help benefit the local community. Then, everyone of all ages is invited to gather for a program of celebration filled with local musicians, performers and inspiring speakers.
Click here for more info:
Tempe
2025 MLK Diversity Awards Ceremony
Monday, Jan. 13, 2025| Starts at 8 AM
The MLK Diversity Awards honor people who demonstrate a commitment to diversity, inclusion, and who exemplify the spirit of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. This year’s program honors people and organizations, including students, who work to make Dr. King’s dream a reality. The MLK Diversity Awards are hosted by the City of Tempe and the Human Relations Commission.
For tickets and more information, click here:
Arizona State University
Tempe Campus
MLK day of service on January 25, 2025
The ASU MLK Celebration Committee and Changemaker Central @ ASU would like to invite students to be a “Changemaker” by participating in an important Day of Service honoring Dr. Martin Luther King.
For more information, visit: mlk.asu.edu.
The 34th Annual MLK March on West
Wednesday, January 22, 2025
The MLK March on West is a tradition at Arizona State University’s West campus that dates back to 1991. The March features middle school students, members of the ASU community, and the public celebrating the legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr. and fosters understanding about the history-changing 1963 March on Washington.
This year, educational presentations about the history of the civil rights movement and an inspirational rendition of the “I Have a Dream” speech by ASU faculty member Charles St. Clair.
For more information, visit: mlk.asu.edu/event/mlk-march-on-west/.
All events subject to change without notice.
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