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You’re invited to come together and help shape Minnesota’s future.

This year marks the 40th anniversary of Minnesota’s Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday celebration, one of the largest and longest running in the country. Communities across the state will gather to honor Dr. King by putting his values into action.

The weeklong celebration includes learning, community conversations, and ways to get involved, all focused on unity and service. Explore the full list of events and invite your family, friends, and neighbors to join.

Find the full schedule on the event website, Facebook, and LinkedIn pages. 

Join us on Monday, January 19, 2026, for the incredibly powerful closing event of Minnesota’s 40th Anniversary Dr. MLK Jr. Holiday celebration. This inspiring program brings together art, storytelling, and community to honor Dr. King and our shared future.

Be there in person at the Ordway Center for Performing Arts or watch the livestream from home. Reserve your seat and be part of this historic event.

ASL interpreters and live captions will be available both in person and online. Additional accommodations can be requested when you reserve your tickets. 

Credits

Content provided by the State of Minnesota Governor’s Council on the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday.

ASL provided by the St. Paul/Minneapolis Black Deaf Advocates.

The Minnesota Commission of the Deaf, DeafBlind & Hard of Hearing thanks:

Kim Wassenaar, Cookie Brand, and Crystal Amdor for ASL talent.
Tamajai Brady for voiceover.
Keystone Interpreting Solutions for film production.