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 — 45th Annual Wreath Laying Ceremony
Friday, January 16, 2026
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.
National Day of Racial Healing
Saturday, January 17, 2026
8:30 to 10 a.m.
First Chronicles Community Church
1306 Lincoln Street, Durham, North Carolina
Free, but please register.
For the third consecutive year, the YMCA will host a community gathering in recognition of the W.K. Kellogg Foundation’s National Day of Racial Healing. dialogue and inspire action toward a more just and equitable world.
Keynote Speaker: Rev. Chalice Overy, Pullen Memorial Baptist Church
Event features a musical performance and brings people together to reflect, engage in dialogue and inspire action toward a more just and equitable world.
Sponsoring Partners: North Carolina Central University, the Triangle MLK Committee and the Durham MLK Committee, First Chronicles Community Church and sponsored by Wells Fargo.
46th Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Interfaith Prayer Breakfast
Monday, January 19, 2026
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 Rev. Jemonde Taylor.
The 46th Annual Martin Luther King Memorial March
Monday, January 19, 2026
11 a.m.
State Capitol Building
100 Edenton Street Side, Raleigh, NC
Free
March assembly lineup is at 10 a.m. and the march begins at 11 a.m. All civic organizations, community leaders and families are invited to join.
46th Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Noon Ecumenical Service
Monday, January 19, 2026
12 p.m. to 2 p.m.
Martin Marietta Center for Performing Art
2 E South Street, Raleigh, NC
Free
Keynote Speaker is Reverend Dr. Joseph Stevenson, Pastor, Macedonia New Life Church, Raleigh.
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