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Tuesday, January 14, 2025

Community events planned for MLK Day in Alexandria

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Mayor Jeffrey W. Hall, City of Alexandria | City of Alexandria website

Mayor Jeffrey W. Hall, City of Alexandria | City of Alexandria website

Join the community in honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy with a series of events titled "Pressing Forward" at the MLK Day Citywide Interdenominational Revival. The events will begin on Sunday, January 19, with an MLK Musical at Alexandria Convention Hall starting at 5:30 PM.

On Monday, January 20, activities will continue with a Prayer Breakfast featuring Rev. Bart Walker at 6:30 AM at the same venue. Following this, a parade will commence at 10:00 AM from Bolton Avenue and proceed through Jackson and Third Street before concluding at the Convention Hall.

The day's events will culminate with a Noon Day Service featuring Coach Charles Smith at noon, also held at Alexandria Convention Hall. These gatherings aim to reflect on Dr. King's values of justice, equality, and service.

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