Phoenix Celebrates Dr. Martin Luther King's Legacy

Each year on the third Monday of January citizens of our country take time to recognize and celebrate the birth, the life and the ideals of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Here are some of the events being held in the greater Phoenix area where you can take time out to acknowledge the value of diversity, the progress we've made toward freedom and equality for all people, and continued efforts to strengthen our communities.

Chandler

Celebration of Unity Luncheon
Crowne Plaza San Marcos Resort and Conference Center, 1 S. San Marcos Place
In 2008: Friday, January 18

Chandler Multicultural Festival
Chandler Public Library Courtyard, 22 S. Delaware St.
In 2008: Saturday, January 19

Mesa

Candlelight Service

Living Word Bible Church, 3520 E Brown Rd, Mesa
In 2008: Friday, January 18

Night of Tribute
Mesa Community College Outback Theatre, Southern and Dobson

In 2008: Saturday, January 19


MLK Breakfast

Mesa Marriott
In 2008: Monday, January 21


MLK Parade

Downtown Mesa
In 2008: Monday, January 21

MLK Festival

Mesa Amphitheater
In 2008: Monday, January 21

Tempe

MLK Diversity Awards Brunch
The Buttes Resort
In 2008: Monday, January 21

Regional Unity Walk and Black Heritage Festival
In 2008: February 23

MLK Basketball Classic
ASU Wells Fargo Arena, 600 E. Veterans Way, Tempe
In 2008: Saturday, January 19 and Monday, January 21

Glendale

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Unity Day Luncheon
Glendale Civic Center
In 2008: Friday, January 18

Phoenix

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Awards Program and Breakfast
Phoenix Convention Center
In 2008: Friday, January 18

Dr. Martin Luther King March
Assemble at 9 a.m. at Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church, 1401 East Jefferson Street. Festival at 10 a.m. at Margaret T. Hance Deck Park.
In 2008: Monday, January 21

Scottsdale

Scottsdale Community Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Dinner Celebration
Featuring actor and activist Lou Gossett Jr. as keynote speaker.
Chaparral Suites
In 2008: Monday, January 14

_{All dates, times, prices and offerings are subject to change without notice.}