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MLK Day: King Holiday Observance
Commemorative service, march and parade in Dr King's home district. King Center programs run all week.
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- Dates
- Mon 18 Jan 2027
- Date status
- Tentative date, from the previous edition or tradition. Not yet confirmed.
- Venue
- Ebenezer Baptist Church + Auburn Ave
- Neighbourhood
- Sweet Auburn
- City
- Atlanta
- Category
- Festivals
- Tickets
- Free
- Checked
- Sun 01 Nov 2026 against the official source
About this event
The King Holiday Observance anchors Atlanta's Martin Luther King Jr. Day in Sweet Auburn, Dr King's home district. The commemorative service at Ebenezer Baptist Church is joined by a march and parade, and The King Center runs programmes across the week.
Event details and tickets
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Event detailsOfficial event site
Official source: https://thekingcenter.org/. Dates checked Sun 01 Nov 2026.
Where to stay
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Walk the King historic district with a guide
The observance is the city's own programme of services and events; it is not ticketed here. This guided walking tour covers the ground the day honours: the national historical park, Ebenezer Baptist Church, the King Center and the Birth Home, with the story told as you walk.
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