Several events, activities, and celebrations will be held by community organizations on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s birthday this year in Corpus Christi! Here are three ways to honor MLK's legacy and spend the weekend in the Gulf Coast Capital.

MLK Jr. Prayer Breakfast

January 13: Mt. Zion Baptist Church at 8:00 - 11:00 a.m.

The public and local business leaders are invited to a community event and breakfast at Mt. Zion Baptist Church on January 13, 2024. This event is hosted by several community organizations including the Corpus Christi Black Chamber, Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc., and Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.

YWCA Corpus Christi Racial Justice Forum

January 15: Nueces County Courthouse, Central Jury Room at 10:00 - 11:30 a.m.

Join the community and YWCA for their annual Racial Justice Forum. This year's theme is "It Starts with Me: Shifting the Cultural Climate". A panel discussion will take place with community leaders followed by the annual MLK Jr. March starting at City Hall at 12:00 p.m.

38th Annual MLK Commemorative March

January 15: City Hall at 12:00 p.m.

Join the community and come together on Monday, January 15, 2024 to celebrate the 61st anniversary of Dr. King's "I Have a Dream" speech with a commemorative march starting at noon at City Hall and ending at Mt. Zion Baptist Church. All are welcome!

For more information on events related to MLK Day, visit the City's website.