The Lake Wales MLK Committee has various events ready to take place to celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. from Friday, January 12 to Monday, January 15. Check out the list of events. Parade map: https://www.lakewalesfl.gov/DocumentCenter/View/6652/2024-MLK-Parade-Route-modified
Friday, January 12, 2024:
MLK Oratorical Contest, 6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at James P. Austin Community Center
Saturday, January 13, 2024:
MLK Unity Walk, 9:00 a.m., Walk from Kiwanis Park to Stuart Park - Meet at Kiwanis Park at 8:30 a.m.
Saturday, January 13, 2024:
Wellness Expo & Agri Festival, Austin Center
11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., Service vendors, Food vendors
Saturday, January 13, 2024:
MLK Kids’ Game Night, Austin Center
6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., Variety of games, music and pizza for kids
Sunday, January 14, 2024:
MLK Gospel Sing, First Institutional Baptist Church at 4:00 p.m.
Monday, January 15, 2024
James P. Austin Community Center
1. The Legacy Breakfast at 8:30 a.m.
2. MLK Commemorative Program at 11:00 a.m.
3. MLK Parade at 3:30 p.m.
4. Activities/Vendors/Music on Historic Lincoln Avenue until 8:00 p.m.
MLK Schedule of events: https://www.lakewalesfl.gov/DocumentCenter/View/6651/MLK-Schedule-of-Events-2024
Unity Walk Route: https://www.lakewalesfl.gov/DocumentCenter/View/6653/2024-Unity-Walk-route-and-Flyer