Martin Luther King Jr. Day
2024 events in Minneapolis honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
All throughout Minneapolis, special events are being held virtually and in-person to celebrate the life and accomplishments of Martin Luther King Jr. Check out these activities happening across the city to honor the famous civil rights leader on Monday, January 16th, 2023.
January 14, 2024
3:00pm
Ted Mann Concert Hall
The annual MLK Tribute Concert, sponsored by the Office for Equity and Diversity and the School of Music, is a multidisciplinary celebration intermixing the words of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. with musical performances. Hosted and curated by alumnus G. Phillip Shoultz, III, the program honors the 60th anniversary of MLK's "I Have a Dream" speech. 3 p.m., Ted Mann Concert Hall and live online. Free and open to the public, tickets are not required.
January 15, 2024
8:00am
Minneapolis Convention Center Ballroom
The MLK Breakfast celebrates a 33-year legacy of leadership in the Twin Cities and is a landmark event known for uniting our community and benefitting UNCF Twin Cities local scholars. Our goal is to celebrate the legacy of service of Dr. King and create an imperative to live out his legacy today in our homes, our communities, and our world.
January 15, 2024
10:00am-2:00pm
Powderhorn Park
Enjoy performances, art activities, lunch, giveaways for kids, and more. Free and fun for all ages, the celebration will showcase local artists whose performances are dedicated to ideals of community well-being like housing and environmental justice, and the elimination of race-based
disparities to honor the work and vision of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
January 15, 2024
6:30-8:00pm
Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Recreation Center
An evening celebration at the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Recreation Center with speakers, live entertainment and the presentation of the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board’s Living the Dream award.
January 15, 2024
9:30am
Ordway Center for the Performing Arts
Minnesotan of all ages are invited to attend the State of Minnesota’s 38th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday Celebration, hosted by Governor Walz and Lieutenant Governor Flanagan. This in-person event sponsored by USBank is free and open to the public at the Ordway Center for the Performing Arts. Doors open at 9:30 AM and the program starts at 10:30 AM. ASL interpreting and captioning services will be provided for the event.
