Detroit's MLK Day Celebrations: 6 Events To Mark The Holiday

DETROIT, MI — It's MLK Day and Detroit knows how to honor a civil rights icon.

While some Metro cities have special events planned around town, Detroit has an entire schedule of ways to commemorate Dr. King's life and legacy.

Here are 6 MLK Day celebrations to check out on Monday:

1. Among the Metro Detroit celebrations to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on Monday is the special annual event held at the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History. Its MLK Day 2020 celebration will feature a breakfast and keynote address and the entire event runs 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information, visit the website here.
2. The Detroit Historical Museum will hold its "Beyond the Dream" event from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The program will feature performances and workshops. Program admission for MLK activities is free for the day. To register, click here.
3. The Let Freedom Ring Awards honors the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. at the historic Fox Theatre. The event starts at 7 p.m. and will be hosted by civil rights leader Rev. Jesse Jackson.
4. The Motown Museum will offer free admission to those 17 years and younger on MLK Day from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. The celebration will include special performances and giveaways.
5. Detroit's 17th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day Rally and March will be held at noon in the St. Mathew's-St. Joseph's Episcopal Church.
6. Wayne State University Annual Board Up Event in Southwest Detroit. Volunteers will be working on canvassing, cleaning, securing vacant and open homes, and installing Safe Routes signs. Breakfast and Lunch will be provided to volunteers. Sign up to volunteer here.