join the work Stay updated on all the latest events, opportunities to sponsor, and volunteer efforts for the MLK Holiday Weekend Celebration in Baton Rouge.
"True peace is not merely the absence of tension; it is the presence of justice." Mayor Pro Tem Lamont Cole's MLK Mural (Day 2) Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Center 4000 Gus Young Ave
Church Service Celebration honoring the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. in partnership with the Baton Rouge Branch of NAACP Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church 185 Eddie Robinson Sr Dr, Baton Rouge, LA 70802
Unity Prayer Breakfast Gather to honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King! L’Auberge Casino and Hotel
A Look back at the 2022 MLK Holiday Br "My vision is to create a united celebration for the entire city of Baton Rouge, setting aside a week to honor Dr. King’s legacy of leadership, collaboration, progress, and service." -Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome
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Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome and The City of Baton Rouge are proud to join communities around the nation and the world, to honor Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s life and legacy through ‘A Day On and Not a Day Off’. The MLK Holiday BR is an extended celebration and community service series that, similar to past years, will continue to bring diverse people together to inspire and be inspired by their city through service. We aim to advance the Baton Rouge community in three key areas:
Literacy
Equity & Justice
Youth Empowerment
Calendar of Events
It is time for individuals, organizations, and corporations to commit to organizing our strength into compelling power to ensure liberty and freedom for generations to come.
be a sponsor Calendar of Events Calendar of Events Small Business Opportunity Seminar Small Business Opportunity Seminar STAY TUNED FOR MORE EVENTS!
Baton Roots Garden Baton Roots Garden Councilwoman Chauna Bank's Mural (Day 1) Councilwoman Chauna Bank's Mural (Day 1) Mayor Pro Tem Lamont Cole's MLK Mural (Day 1) Mayor Pro Tem Lamont Cole's MLK Mural (Day 1) Councilman Cleve Dunn Jr.'s Community Clean-Up Removing blight and cleaning up community in District 6 Councilman Cleve Dunn Jr.'s Community Clean-Up United Excel Social Justice Scholarship Brunch Bridging the Gap between the Old and the New: United Excel Social Justice Scholarship Brunch United Excel Social Justice Scholarship Brunch MLK Festival of Service Office of Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome MLK Festival of Service Karaoke and Movie on the Lawn Hosted by Glen Oaks High Marching Band and Glen Oaks Alumni & Friends Karaoke and Movie on the Lawn stay tuned for more events!
Councilman Darryl Hurst's Community Garden Building Support starting a community garden behind the... Councilman Darryl Hurst's Community Garden Building Councilman Rowdy Gaudet's Community Clean-Up Join Councilman Gaudet and Gardere Initiative for a Community Clean-Up... Councilman Rowdy Gaudet's Community Clean-Up Councilwoman Chauna Bank's Mural (Day 3) Councilwoman Chauna Bank's Mural (Day 3) Mayor Pro Tem Lamont Cole's MLK Mural (Day 3) Mayor Pro Tem Lamont Cole's MLK Mural (Day 3) Church Service Office of Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome Stay tuned for details! Church Service Calendar of Events Calendar of Events
wednesday January 12,2022 Small Business Opportunity Seminar Small Business Opportunity Seminar
thursday JanUARY 13,2022
friday JanUARY 14,2022 Mayor Pro Tem Lamont Cole's MLK Mural (Day 1) Mayor Pro Tem Lamont Cole's MLK Mural (Day 1) Councilwoman Chauna Bank's Mural (Day 1) Councilwoman Chauna Bank's Mural (Day 1) Baton Roots Garden Baton Roots Garden
saturday JanUARY 15,2022 Mayor Pro Tem Lamont Cole's MLK Mural (Day 2) Mayor Pro Tem Lamont Cole's MLK Mural (Day 2) Unity Prayer Breakfast Gather to honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King! Gather as a community to honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King and to celebrate Black History Month! Unity Prayer Breakfast Sweet Olive Cemetery Cleanup Join Mid City Redevelopment for a community cleanup of the historic Black cemetery, Sweet Olive. Join Mid City Redevelopment for a community cleanup... Sweet Olive Cemetery Cleanup Councilwoman Chauna Bank's Mural (Day 2) Public art and creative placemaking projects Join Councilwoman Chauna Banks for public art and creative placemaking projects... Councilwoman Chauna Bank's Mural (Day 2) Councilman Cleve Dunn Jr.'s Community Clean-Up Join Councilman Dunn to remove blight and clean up District 6 Removing blight and cleaning up community in District 6 Councilman Cleve Dunn Jr.'s Community Clean-Up United Excel Social Justice Scholarship Brunch Bridging the Gap between the Old and the New: United Excel Social Justice Scholarship Brunch United Excel Social Justice Scholarship Brunch MLK Festival of Service Culminating Block Party style celebration honoring the progress made throughout the series of events, service, and Dr.King’s legacy Office of Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome MLK Festival of Service Karaoke and Movie on the Lawn Hosted by Glen Oaks High Marching Band and Glen Oaks Alumni & Friends Karaoke and Movie on the Lawn
sunday JanUARY 16,2022
MLK Day monday January 17, 2022 Thank You To Our 2022 Sponsors Copyright 2022 City of Baton Rouge