Join the Mesa-East Valley Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration Committee in partnership with the City of Mesa and the ASU MIX Center on Monday, January 20, 2025, as we come together to celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day with our signature parade and festival! Under the theme "Building Bridges: Cultivating our Community," this event will honor Dr. King’s legacy by highlighting the power of unity, inclusion, and community growth. We invite you to be part of this important day of celebration and reflection.
"Building Bridges: Cultivating our Community" emphasizes the importance of fostering connections and nurturing relationships that strengthen the fabric of our communities. This theme highlights our collective responsibility to sow the seeds of unity, growth, and collaboration, ensuring that every voice is heard and every contribution is valued. By working together, we can create a more inclusive and thriving community, where everyone has the opportunity to flourish.
"Building Bridges: Cultivating our Community" emphasizes the importance of fostering connections and nurturing relationships that strengthen the fabric of our communities. This theme highlights our collective responsibility to sow the seeds of unity, growth, and collaboration, ensuring that every voice is heard and every contribution is valued. By working together, we can create a more inclusive and thriving community, where everyone has the opportunity to flourish.
Parade & Festival Information
January 20, 2025
Parade begins at 11:00 AM
(MLK Way & Center Street, Downtown Mesa)
Festival: 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM | Plaza at Mesa City Center
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A chronicle of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s campaign to secure equal voting rights via an epic march from Selma to Montgomery, Alabama, in 1965. Directed by Ava DuVernay and starring David Oyelowo as Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Showtime Information: Monday, January 20, 2025 1:00 PM The Sidney Poitier New American Film School at ASU 40 E Pepper Pl, Mesa, AZ *A special note of gratitude to The Sidney Poitier New American Film School at ASU for hosting this film viewing on MLK Day. |
Interested in participating in our 2025 Celebration? There's still time to register to join in the parade, showcase your company as a vendor at our festival, make an impact by becoming a sponsor and/or giving back by volunteering.
See below for details.
See below for details.
Mesa-East Valley MLK Parade 2024
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MLK Parade 2025 Registration
Our parade is the heart of the celebration! We’re calling for community groups, schools, businesses, and organizations to sign up and showcase their pride and commitment to building bridges within our community. Whether you want to walk, dance, or drive a float, your presence matters. Register now to be part of this memorable event! |
Mesa-East Valley MLK Festival 2024
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MLK Festival 2025 Vendor Registration
Immediately following the parade, join us at the festival where local artisans, businesses, and food vendors will offer a variety of goods and services. This is an excellent opportunity to promote your products while engaging with a diverse audience. Don’t miss out on the chance to connect with the community while supporting a day of unity and celebration. |
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Interested in serving the community? We’re seeking enthusiastic individuals to help with various tasks, including event setup, parade coordination, and festival support.
Your time and effort will play a vital role in making this community celebration a success. Sign up today and help us build bridges that strengthen and uplift our community!
Your time and effort will play a vital role in making this community celebration a success. Sign up today and help us build bridges that strengthen and uplift our community!
Sponsorship Opportunities
We invite businesses and organizations to partner with us as sponsors for this important celebration. Your support will help ensure the success of the parade and festival and programs throughout the year while giving your brand visibility at a well-attended community event. With a range of sponsorship levels, there are numerous ways to get involved and make a meaningful impact.
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THANK YOU TO OUR 2025 SPONSORS
