On November 2, 1983, President Ronald Reagan signed the King Holiday Bill into law, designating the third Monday in January – this coming Monday – a federal holiday in observance of civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. The legislation to recognize Martin Luther King Jr.

It is an official day of service and celebrates the civil rights leader’s life and legacy.

Minden’s 2025 Martin Luther King Celebration will begin Sunday, January 19 through Monday January 20 and conclude with the parade Saturday, February 15. The theme is “Honoring the Legacy, Honoring the Dream.”

Essay and Poster Contests, Leadership and Trailblazer Awards and a Community Choir will highlight the event.

The calendar is as follows:

SUNDAY, JANUARY 19:

• Commemorative Service – 3 p.m. Mt. Zion CME Church. Keynote speaker will be Dr. Grady Smith.
• MLK Leadership, Trailblazer & Contest Awards will be presented.

MONDAY, JANUARY 20:

• MLK Day of Service & Giving

• MLK Prayer Call – 8 a.m.

• Ecumenical March –  10 a.m. on MLK Drive

• MLK Community Reflections – 6 p.m. via Zoom

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 15

• MLK Black History Parade/Youth Rally – 11 a.m., Downtown Minden