Celebrate the life and legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr. at the 19th annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Peace Walk and Parade in the heart of Washington, D.C., on January 15, 2024. We've got your guide to the walk and parade, from various event details, volunteering efforts, and more.
"Over a thousand 'Peace Walkers' join annually in the two-mile walk along MLK Ave in Southeast DC," writes the event on its website. "Notable previous year attendees include Nick Cannon, Mayor Muriel Bowser, former Mayor and Current Ward 7 Councilmember Vincent Gray, radio personality Donnie Simpson, music virtuoso Blake Miles Hopkins, and the late civil rights legend Dick Gregory who spoke at the beginning and end of our 2014 Peace Walk."
Your Guide to MLK Day Peace Walk and Parade 2024:
The MLK Day Peace Walk and Parade will take place on January 15, 2024.
However, some events will take place in the week and days leading up to MLK Day.
MLK Day Peace Walk and Parade 2024 Schedule:
- Evening of Prayer, Song, and Reflections
- When: January 8, at 6 p.m.
- Where: Living World Church
- Prayer Breakfast
- When: January 13, at 10 a.m.
- Where: Matthews Memorial Baptist Church
- Peace Walk and Rally
- When: January 15, at 9 a.m.
- Where: Shepherd Park
- Parade
- When: January 15, at 10 a.m.
- Where: R.I.S.E. Center
- Community Clean Up
- When: January 15, at noon
- Where: 2006 MLK Ave. SE
Other Events in Celebration of MLK
In addition to the peace walk and parade, there will also be a student essay contest and a Mother's Day dinner.
How to Get Involved With the MLK Day Peace Walk and Parade
If you're interested in participating in the annual parade or volunteering, visit MLKHolidayDC.org.
You can also donate to MLK Holiday DC.
