Martin Luther King Jr. Day: The Historic March

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Commemorative Commission invites you to participate in the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. March. We stand at a pivotal moment in our nation, where the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. continues to inspire us to strive for justice, equality, and unity. We invite each and every one of you to join us in the MLK march, a powerful demonstration of our commitment to these enduring values.

2025 Schedule of Events

Annual Food Drive: Saturday, January 11, 2025 - 9:00 am
2nd Bethlehem Association
N.W. 4th Ave., Ocala, FL 34475
Contact: Ire Bethea, (352) 208-0819 or Eric Cummings, (352) 804-6871

Prayer Breakfast: Saturday, January 18, 2025 - 9:00 am
Mary Sue Rich Center at Reed Place
1812 NW 21st Ave., Ocala, FL 34475
Contact: Loretta Jenkins, (352) 351-0824

Wreath Ceremony: Saturday, January 18, 2025 - 12:00 pm
Martin L. King Jr. Park
500 SW MLK Jr Ave, Ocala, FL 34471
Contact: Cassandra Boston, (352) 209-2973

MLK Youth Day: Saturday, January 18, 2025 - 1:00 pm
Mary Sue Rich Center at Reed Place
1812 NW 21st Ave, Ocala, FL 34475
Contact: Dr. Dwanette Dilworth, (352) 207-6036

Ecumenical Services: Sunday, January 19, 2025 - 5:00 pm
New St. John Baptist Church
2251 NW 2nd St., Ocala, FL 34475
Contact: Shirley Wright, (352) 732-0097

The Historic March: Monday, January 20, 2025
8:00 am (line-up downtown) - 9:00 am (the march begins)
Contact: Ire Bethea, (352) 208-0819
Transportation available at 7:00 am - 8:00 am, MLK Racquetball Court
Contact: Kelvin B. Richardson, (352) 207-9558

Day in the Park: Monday, January 20, 2025 - 10:00 am to 2:00 pm
Webb Field at MLK Recreation Complex
1501 W. Silver Springs Blvd., Ocala, FL
Contact: Dr. Dwanette Dilworth, (352) 207-6036