Martin Luther King Jr.'s Day Celebration 2026
Overview
The Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Commemorative Commission invites the community to come together as we honor the life, legacy, and dream of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Enjoy a full week of meaningful, uplifting events for all ages, including:
Annual Food Drive: Saturday, January 10, 2026 - 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 17, 2026 - 9:00 am
Mary Sue Rich Center at Reed Place
1812 NW 21st Ave., Ocala, FL 34475
Contact: Loretta Jenkins, (352) 351-0824 or Paula Leahmon (352) 426-8028
Wreath Ceremony: Saturday, January 17, 2026 - 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 17, 2026 - 1:00 pm
Mary Sue Rich Center at Reed Place
1812 NW 21st Ave, Ocala, FL 34475
Contact: Dr. Dwanette Dilworth, (352) 207-6036 or Trellis Hagins (386) 451-1973
Ecumenical Services: Sunday, January 18, 2026 - 6:00 pm
New St. John Baptist Church
2251 NW 2nd St., Ocala, FL 34475
Contact: Rev. Mike James (352) 300-4271
The Historic March: Monday, January 19, 2026
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 19, 2026
Webb Field at MLK Recreation Complex
1501 W. Silver Springs Blvd., Ocala, FL
Contact: Dr. Dwanette Dilworth, (352) 207-6036