MLK Jr. Day Celebration 2026

Thursday, January 15^th, 2026, 10am - 2pm

Historical Landmark Tour: A Journey Through Civil Rights

• Location: Minnesota Humanities Center, 987 Ivy Ave E, St Paul, MN 55106
• Audience: General public
• Program: You’re invited to join the first-ever Minnesota Historical Landmark Tour—an exploration of our state’s most powerful civil rights and unity sites. In partnership with the Minnesota Humanities Center, this inaugural experience will carry participants on a discovery of cultural and historical landmarks that have shaped Minnesota’s pursuit of justice.
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Friday, January 16^th, 2026, 10am - 2pm

Youth Summit: Solidarity & STEM for Systems Change

• Location: Science Museum MN, 120 Kellogg Blvd. W, St Paul, MN 55102
• Audience: Around 200 youth, grades 6-12, from selected schools in Minneapolis
• Program: 
• You’re invited to join middle and high school students from across Minnesota for a dynamic day of innovation, collaboration, and civic leadership. Dr. King reminded us, “Through our scientific and technological genius we’ve made this world a neighborhood. And now through our moral and ethical commitment we must make it a brotherhood. This Youth Summit harnesses that vision—bringing youth voices, STEM thinking, and solidarity into action for systems change.

Sunday, January 18^th, 2026, 1pm - 4pm

Community March: Uniting Across Difference

• UPDATE (1/17/2026 1:00pm): In light of current events, plans for our Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day celebration have shifted, and the community march has been cancelled. We will continue to honor and celebrate Dr. King on Sunday, January 18, and will now gather for a virtual rally via Zoom. This virtual gathering will bring our community together to hear from community leaders, organizations, and elected officials, along with powerful performances that reflect Dr. King’s legacy and vision.M
  
  While we had hoped to gather in person, we invite you to join us virtually as we honor Dr. King’s life and work and recommit to putting his values into action.
  
   Please register to attend the virtual rally

Monday, January 19^th, 2026, 10am - 12pm

MLK Holiday Celebration

• Location: Ordway Center for Performing Arts, 345 Washington St., St Paul, MN 55102
• Audience: General public, elected officials, and community leaders
• Program: Join us on Monday, January 19, 2026, for the grand finale of Minnesota’s 40th Anniversary MLK Holiday celebration—a closing show that brings together artistry, storytelling, and community honor under one roof. Reserve your seat and be part of a historic moment—when we stand together, our shared rhythm becomes the heartbeat of a more just and inclusive One Minnesota.
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