The Triangle Martin Luther King, Jr. Committee has a mission of educating the community by expanding upon the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. They host several events every year.
Here is what’s announced so far. If the organization announces more events we will add them. Find all of the Committee’s MLK events here.
Learn about the many ways to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. throughout the Triangle for MLK Day.
Triangle Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday Kickoff Event — 44th Annual Wreath Laying Ceremony
Friday, January 12, 2024
9 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.
Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Gardens
1215 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd, Raleigh, NC
Free
Join this gathering of local leaders, clergy, and community for the Triangle MLK Holiday Weekend kickoff event and wreath-laying ceremony at the statue of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. to honor his life and as a symbol of solidarity towards achieving a more beloved community. The Keynote speaker is Reverand Dr. Mark Harden, Dean of Shaw University Divinity School.
National Day of Racial Healing
Saturday, January 13, 2024
9 a.m to 12 p.m.
First Baptist Church
99 N Salisbury Street, Raleigh, NC
Free
The YMCA of the Triangle, Triangle Martin Luther King, Jr. Committee, and the Encouraging Place invite all leaders, churches, youth organizations, and families to join us for a community conversation on Racial Healing.
44th Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Interfaith Prayer Breakfast
Monday, January 15, 2024
7:15 to 9 a.m. (with a free breakfast from 6 to 8 a.m.)
Sheraton Imperial Hotel
4700 Emperor Blvd, Durham, North Carolina
Free
Come early for the free breakfast! The keynote speaker will be The Very Rev Canon Sandye A. Wilson – Interim Dean, All Saints St Thomas, US Virgin Islands · Interim Dean, All Saints Cathedral /Chaplain, All Saints Cathedral School, St Thomas, Virgin Islands · Cathedral Church of All Saints.
The 44th Annual Martin Luther King Memorial March
Monday, January 15, 2023
11 a.m.
State Capitol Building
Edenton Street Side, Raleigh, NC
Free
March assembly lineup is at 10 a.m. the march begins at 11 a.m. All civic organizations, community leaders and families are invited to join.
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More Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day Events
Check out a list of MLK Day events in the Triangle.
Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Gardens, Raleigh
1215 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd
Raleigh, NC
Sheraton Imperial Hotel, Research Triangle Park
4700 Emperor Boulevard
Durham, NC
