MLK March

LEXINGTON, Ky. (Nov. 20, 2023) — This year’s MLK Holiday Celebration will be Jan. 15, 2024 beginning with the annual Freedom March at 1 p.m. and concluding with the powerful commemorative program held at the Central Bank Center at 2 p.m. The march begins and ends at the Central Bank Center in downtown Lexington.

“This storied event has been praised by media commentators and several of our illustrious speakers as ‘one of the best in the country for its consistent record of presenting thoughtful, timely and creatively uplifting programs,’” said Chester Grundy, MLK Day Event chairperson since 1974. “We look forward to celebrating with our community and invite everyone to come together on Jan. 15.”

The MLK Holiday Observance in Lexington provides an opportunity for our community to come together to honor Martin Luther King’s legacy of freedom, justice, peace and equal opportunity for all Americans. The annual march and program draws participation of several thousand people from across Central Kentucky and beyond. The MLK Holiday Observance is a free public event designed to inspire the better angels of our nature as we unite as a community to elevate King’s vision and legacy. The 2023 march had a record crowd of over 8,000.

The program keynote speaker this year is Rev. Kevin W. Cosby, Ph.D. The internationally renowned youth choral ensemble Uniting Voices Chicago and Uniting Voices Lexington will be the featured artists at the commemorative program.

Community members can support the MLK Celebration at https://bgcf.givingfuel.com/mlk-holiday-committee-fund.