MLK HOLIDAY DC
MONDAY, JAN 18, 2027
WASHINGTON, DC
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“If you can’t fly then run, if you can’t run then walk, if you can’t walk then crawl, but whatever you do… you have to keep moving forward.”
We welcome all residents of the District of Columbia and surrounding areas to take part in the annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Peace Walk and Parade.
Honoring the Legacy. Continuing the Work.
The Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday DC Parade was conceived in 1977 by Dr. Calvin W. Rolark, founder of The Washington Informer and the United Black Fund; Ward 8 Councilmember Wilhelmina J. Rolark; and community activist and radio personality Ralph “Petey” Greene. What began as a community effort to honor Dr. King and help establish his birthday as a federal holiday has grown into a longstanding Washington, DC tradition.
Today, MLK Holiday DC carries that legacy forward through service, education, youth engagement, health and wellness, and community connection. The annual MLK Peace Walk & Parade brings residents, schools, faith communities, civic organizations, businesses, and community partners together to celebrate Dr. King while putting his principles into action.
Through youth programs, community service, wellness resources, educational experiences, and opportunities to gather and serve, MLK Holiday DC creates ways for every generation to learn from the legacy, strengthen our communities, and continue the work.
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