Due to extreme weather conditions, Monday’s march in Austin was canceled. The festival and food drive have been rescheduled for Saturday, January 27th from 11 am to 3:30 pm at Huston-Tillotson University.
Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service is a national initiative to strengthen communities, bridge barriers between different groups of people, and create solutions to social problems. For this important annual occasion – and the only national holiday dedicated as a National Day of Service – we’ve put together a list of several engaging and FREE ways your family can learn about the lessons of Dr. King and honor his legacy.
— Community Festival @ Huston Tillotson University
Saturday, Jan. 27 | 11:15 am – 3:30 pm
The Annual Community March celebrates Dr. Martin Luther King’s legacy while uplifting diversity and multiculturalism in Austin. This year, participants are asked to help by donating canned goods or non-perishable food items, which will be donated to the Central Texas Food Bank. Donation receptacles will be available at The University of Texas and the Capitol, while the march is in those locations. Receptacles will also be available at the festival at Huston-Tillotson University.
— MLK Day Parade & Street Festival in Leander – *POSTPONED
Due to inclement weather, Monday’s City of Leander MLK Day March and Celebration has been postponed. The City will announce a rescheduled event date soon
— MLK Day Events in San Marcos – POSTPONED due to inclement weather
Multiple event dates beginning Jan. 13
San Marcos’ 2024 MLK Celebration Theme is Meet Me at the Crossroads and includes multiple events. You can register your group to walk, sign up your child for the Kids Event, or donate a wreath by signing up here. After the walk on Jan 15, head to the celebration on Courthouse Square featuring vendors, food, a DJ, games, guest speakers, and more.
— MLK Day Food Drive in Pease Park – POSTPONED
Postponed to Thursday, Jan. 18 | 10 am – 5 pm |
Most needed items include: peanut butter, canned chicken breast or tuna, canned low-sodium vegetables, fruit in its own juice, dry pinto beans, brown rice, dry pasta, nonfat dry milk powder, 100% whole grain cereal, tomato sauce, canned tomatoes, canned entrees
Volunteer
If you have time to spare consider volunteering to collect donations and organize donations. Register for the morning shift here, and the afternoon shift here.
Check out our round-up of even more MLK Day events here.
Header photo via Austin MLK Day Celebration FB Page
