Arlington’s Four-Day Martin Luther King Jr ‘Advancing the Dream’ Celebration Set for Jan. 17-20, 2025
The annual Arlington Martin Luther King. Jr. “Advancing the Dream” Celebration is set for Jan. 17-20, 2025.
As one of the largest celebrations in the state, this four-day event attracts thousands of Arlington-area residents each year. The theme for this year’s festivities, organized by the Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration Committee, is “Advancing the Dream: Choosing Connection over Division.”
Individual events and details:
MLK Advancing the Dream Gala
Jan. 17, 6:30 to 9 p.m.
UTA E.H. Hereford University Center (UC), Bluebonnet Ballroom, 300 W. First St., Arlington
Individual tickets are $85
Reserved tables (seats 8 people) are $2,000 each
Purchase tickets at UTATickets.com
MLK Step Showcase
Jan. 18, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Bowie High School, 2101 Highbank Dr., Arlington
Tickets range from $5 to $10, kids 6 and under are FREE
Purchase tickets at UTATickets.com
Click here to view the event's flyer in English and in Spanish
MLK Story Hour
Jan. 18, 6 to 7 p.m.
UTA Central Library, atrium, 702 Planetarium Pl., Arlington
Free to attend
MLK Poetry Meets Blues and R&B
Jan. 18, 7 to 9:30 p.m.
UTA E.H. Hereford University Center (UC), Bluebonnet Ballroom, 300 W First St., Arlington
Tickets are $20
Purchase tickets at UTATickets.com
MLK Hubert Moss Ecumenical Service
Jan. 19, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Service begins at 6 p.m.
Guest Minister Jeff Hubbard of North Davis Church of Christ
Greater Community Missionary Baptist Church (MBC), 126 E Park Row Dr., Arlington
Free to attend
Zeb Strong Jr. MLK Day of Service
Jan. 20, 9 a.m. to noon
Mission Arlington, 210 W South St., Arlington
Register online at ArlingtonMLK.com
Click here to view the event's flyer
MLK Day of Service Festival
Jan. 20, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
City Center Plaza, 100 S Center St., Arlington
Free to attend
MLK Youth Extravaganza
Jan. 20, 6 to 7 p.m.
Fielder Church Metro Center, 2011 S. Fielder Rd., Arlington
Free to attend
MLK Historical Timeline Exhibit
Jan. 17 – 20
On display at each event
View online at ArlingtonMLK.com
Please visit https://www.arlingtontx.gov/residents/events/advancing_the_dream_celebration to learn more about upcoming events and sponsorship opportunities. Free parking is available throughout downtown Arlington.
Arlington Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration Committee Inc.
Organized in 1989 and established as a nonprofit in 1990, the MLK Celebration Committee has been an active contributor to the community for 35 years. The MLK Celebration Committee has given out scholarships to students, donated time and provided resources to the community while continuing to push forward the message and dream of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. The committee is supported by the following organizations:
- Arlington ISD
- Arlington Ministerial Association
- Tarrant County College - SE Campus
- The City of Arlington
- University of Texas at Arlington
You can follow the organization on its Facebook page, Twitter/X profile, Instagram account, and YouTube channel.
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