Martin Luther King Jr. Day Phoenix, Arizona

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6 ways to celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day in Phoenix

Monday, Jan. 19 Downtown Phoenix Arizona’s largest MLK Day gathering brings thousands to downtown Phoenix. A march begins at 9 a.m. at Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church, 1401 E. Jefferson St., with the lineup starting at 8:45 a.m. A festival follows from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Margaret T. Hance Park, 67 W. Culver St. More details are available here.

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Volunteers honor Martin Luther King Jr. through day of service

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Martin Luther King Jr. Day events held across the Phoenix area

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Why is Florida honoring Martin Luther King Jr. and Robert E. Lee the same day?

Florida recognizes the birthdays of both Martin Luther King, Jr. and Confederate General Robert E. Lee on the same day in January.

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Washington DC celebrates Martin Luther King Jr. Day amid tense political climate

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What’s open and closed on Martin Luther King Jr. Day

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Martin Luther King Jr. Day celebration in Grand Junction

“Look at all of the people who are here. This is what he peacefully protested and pursued to have,” said Elijah Williams, interim president of Black Citizens and Friends.

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Roanoke SCLC holds Youth Day celebration to honor Martin Luther King Jr.

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Las Vegas comes together for 44th annual MLK Day Parade

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AG Kris Mayes vows to protect Arizonans from ICE during annual MLK march in Phoenix

The annual Martin Luther King Jr. march in Phoenix saw thousands of Arizona residents. Among them were some of the state's heavyweight political figures, including Attorney General Kris Mayes.

Events commemorate MLK Day in the Phoenix area

An alleged intruder was shot and killed Sunday night after a confrontation with an armed homeowner in a Buckeye neighborhood. Details are extremely limited, but Buckeye police confirmed a man is dead after being shot Sunday night. Police say the driver, identified as 30-year-old Abigael Orozco Robledo, was speeding and impaired before the crash.

Arizona leaders gather with thousands for MLK Jr march in Phoenix

Thousands of people walk along Washington Street in Phoenix during the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. March on Jan. 19, 2026.

Mesa MLK Day parade draws hundreds from across the East Valley

For the city of Mesa, this celebration is close to home. The city, partnering with the Mesa-East Valley Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Committee, has been hosting a parade and festival in his memory for nearly 30 years, after a long battle to get the holiday recognized at the city level.

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Southern Arizona high school teams to showcase talents at annual MLK Basketball Classic

The annual MLK Basketball Classic returns to McKale Center on Monday for its 22nd year. Fourteen Southern Arizona high school basketball teams are set to compete in the event.