There are several events in Cabarrus County celebrating the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
These events are planned by the Dr. MLK Jr. Celebration Planning Committee of Concord-Cabarrus.
Read on to learn what’s happening in Cabarrus County, as well as a big list of MLK Day events across the Charlotte region.
Learn about all the other MLK Day events in the Charlotte area.
MLK Dream Day Parade
Saturday, January 13, 2024
11 a.m.
The MLK DreamDay Parade will begin on Saturday, January 13, 2024 at MLK Avenue & Main Street at 11 a.m. The parade will feature a number of local cheer and dance teams, marching bands, civic organizations and corporate groups.
The parade will begin at the intersection of Main Street and Martin Luther King, Jr. Avenue and travel down Main Street to Laureate Way, ending at City Hall, 401 Laureate Way. Please be aware that partial street closures will begin at 10:50 a.m. to accommodate the parade.
MLK Dream Day at the Laureate Center, at Kannapolis City Hall
Saturday, January 13, 2024
12 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Laureate Center
401 Laureate Way, Kannapolis, NC
Free
Following the parade there will be several free activities at the Laureate Center, at Kannapolis City Hall, from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Enjoy a fish fry lunch. The food is free with a donation for the non-perishable food drive.
You and your family are welcome to attend and enjoy:
- Food Trucks, Fun, and Entertainment
- Minority Business Fair
- Health & Wellness Fair
- Local Non-profit Organization Fair
- Historically Black College and University (HBCU) Information Fair
- Commemorative Community Mural
- Non-perishable Food Donation Collection Drive
Memorial March and Wreath Laying
Monday, January 15, 2024
11:30 a.m.
The march will begin at Barber Scotia College, 145 Cabarrus Avenue, Concord, at 11:30 a.m. It will end at MLK Plaza, 19 Cascade Drive, Concord, where the Wreath-Laying Ceremony will take place at 12 p.m.
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