KING CENTER ANNOUNCES PLANS FOR 2013 MLK HOLIDAY OBSERVANCE
2013 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
The Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration
Friday, January 11, 2013 - Monday, January 21, 2013
Friday, January 11, 2013, 5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
King Holiday Observance Kick-Off Reception
The King Center Freedom Hall - Atlanta, GA FREE and Open to the Public
Saturday, January 12, 2013, 12:00 Noon - 4:00 p.m.
King Youth Expo & Showcase
King Historic District, Center - MLK, Jr. Gymnasium - Atlanta, GA FREE and Open to the Public
Fun, Snacks, Prizes and Entertainment
Saturday, January 12, 2013, 12:00 Noon - 4:00 p.m.
King Health & Wellness FEST
The King Center Atrium - Atlanta, GA FREE and Open to the Public
Tuesday, January 15, 2013, 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
The Metropolitan Atlanta Violence Prevention Partnership (MAVPP)
The King Center, Freedom Hall FREE and Open to the Public
The ANTI-BULLYING RALLY
Contact: Reginald Crossley at (404) 612-7386 or James P. Griffin, Jr., Ph.D. (404) 756-1397.
Wednesday, January 16, 2013, 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Kingian Nonviolence Collegiate Leadership Orientation
King Historic District - Fire Station at the corner of Boulevard and Auburn
FREE with limited space for the public \ Pre- Registration required
Thursday, January 17, 2013, 2:00 p.m.
State of Georgia Martin Luther King, Jr. Advisory Council Program
Georgia's Governor will host a tribute to Dr. King, with participation of King Center officials.
State Capitol, North Wing, Atlanta. FREE and Open to the Public.
Friday, January 18, 2013, 10:00 a.m.
Naturalization Ceremony - U.S. Immigration Services
The King Center, Freedom Hall Auditorium
Saturday, January 19, 2013, 2:30 p.m.
The DREAM 50 Art Contest Awards Ceremony
Morehouse College - Martin Luther King, Jr. International Chapel FREE and Open to the Public
Hosted by the Morehouse College, Martin Luther King, Jr. Collection and The King Center
Saturday, January 19, 2013, 5:30 p.m. Reception - 6:30 p.m. Dinner
The Annual "Salute to Greatness" Awards Dinner
Hyatt Regency - Downtown Atlanta (Ticketed Event)
Ticket -- $250.00
Sunday, January 20, 2013, 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
The King Center Book Signing
The King Center, Freedom Hall Auditorium - FREE and Open to the Public
Monday, January 21, 2013, Time: 8:00 AM
The Martin Luther King, Jr. Annual Commemorative Service
Ebenezer Baptist Church - Horizon Sanctuary, 407 Auburn Avenue, N.E., Atlanta, GA
Free and Open to the Public (Limited Seating)
{Presidential Inauguration "Watch Party" will be held in the Horizon Sanctuary following the Commemorative Service}
Monday, January 21, 2013 Time: 2:00 PM
King Week Holiday March & Rally
FREE and Open to the Public
The march is held on Auburn Avenue from Peachtree Street to Jackson Street
To participate in the march, call or email 404.614.3233 or cleoorange@bellsouth.net
Monday, January 21, 2013
The Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service Project
FREE and Open to the Public
For more information contact: Hands On Atlanta at (404) 979- 2800 or www.handsonatlanta.org For more information about the MLK birthday observance program and the year-long commemoration of Dr. King's "I Have a Dream" speech, please contact 404-526-8900 or visit http://www.thekingcenter.org . WSBTV