Ways to Commemorate MLK

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Martin Luther King, Jr. was such an influential civil rights activist and important part of our country’s history. Without his incredible contributions, who knows how our nation’s history would have progressed. There are many ways you can pay tribute to this great man on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. Whether you want to spend the day at your home at The Amaranth or go out and celebrate locally, there are plenty of meaningful ways to honor Martin Luther King, Jr.

Martin Luther King Marade
The Martin Luther King Marade is the largest march and parade to celebrate MLK in the United States! The march starts at City Park and ends at Civic Center Park. The Marade will begin at 10:00 a.m. and the event should commence around 1:00 p.m. Only a quick 10-minute drive from The Amaranth, you’ll be able to make it to City Park to prepare for the Marade at 9:00 a.m.

Volunteer
Finding a volunteer opportunity on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day simultaneously celebrates his life and helps your community - talk about a win-win situation! Sign up to be a part of the Annual Clean-up for The Epworth Foundation, which strives to help youth and families by promoting health and fighting hunger.

Learn about Martin Luther King, Jr.’s Life
If you plan on staying home this Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, there are still ways for you to celebrate his contributions. There is more to Dr. King’s story than what was presented to you in your school textbooks. Take this opportunity to read some of his literature or watch a documentary about his life. Learning something new about the movement he led and his life is the perfect way to celebrate his legacy.

Martin Luther King, Jr. Day is not just a day off from work. Take this day to honor a man whose contributions shaped the progression of the civil right’s movement. How do you plan on celebrating this holiday? Share with us and your neighbors a picture of how you’re spending your day off in celebration of this great man in history.