Join the Mesa-East Valley Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration Committee in partnership with the City of Mesa and the ASU MIX Center, as we come together to celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day with our signature parade and festival! Under the theme "Building Bridges: Cultivating our Community," this event will honor Dr. King’s legacy by highlighting the power of unity, inclusion, and community growth. We invite you to be part of this important day of celebration and reflection.
"Building Bridges: Cultivating our Community" emphasizes the importance of fostering connections and nurturing relationships that strengthen the fabric of our communities. This theme highlights our collective responsibility to sow the seeds of unity, growth, and collaboration, ensuring that every voice is heard and every contribution is valued. By working together, we can create a more inclusive and thriving community, where everyone has the opportunity to flourish.
Schedule Of Events:
Parade:
11:00 AM - Parade begins
Location: MLK Way & Center Street, Downtown Mesa
12:00 PM - 4:00 PM - Festival
Location: Plaza at Mesa City Center
1:00 PM - Show
A chronicle of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s campaign to secure equal voting rights via an epic march from Selma to Montgomery, Alabama, in 1965. Directed by Ava DuVernay and starring David Oyelowo as Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Location: The Sidney Poitier New American Film School at ASU, 40 E Pepper Pl, Mesa, AZ
