The Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. is welcomed with a kiss by his wife Coretta after leaving court in Montgomery, Ala., March 22, 1956.

The Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. is welcomed with a kiss by his wife Coretta after leaving court in Montgomery, Ala., March 22, 1956. / Ap Photo

Monday is Martin Luther King Jr. Day and there are several events around Atlanta to celebrate the life and legacy of the civil rights trailblazer.

 

Martin Luther King Day Celebration in Sandy Springs invites family and friends to commemorate Dr. King’s life with art projects and a special screening of Our Friend Martin.

  • Date and Time: Jan. 20, 2020, 1 p.m.
  • Location: Studio Theatre
  • Admission Cost: Free

​Martin Luther King Day at the Atlanta History Center includes inspiring performances, historical simulations and other educational programs as well as the center’s regular exhibits.

  • Date and Time: Jan. 20, 2020, 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
  • Location: Atlanta History Center
  • Admission Cost: Free

​MLK Day 5K Drum Run is a 3.1 mile race with a drumline and festivities in Piedmont Park.

  • Date and Time: Jan. 20, 2020, run starts at 8 a.m.
  • Location: Piedmont Park
  • Admission Cost: $35

Hosea Helps 2020 Celebration of MLK is a day event hosted by volunteer organization Hosea Helps.There will be free food, live music and other activities.

  • Date and Time: Jan. 20, 2020, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
  • Location: Georgia World Congress Center
  • Admission Cost: Free

MLK Day of Service Mural 2020 encourages everyone to join in painting a mural to memorialize Dr. King.

  • Date and Time: Jan. 20,2020
  • Location: Lithonia Art Center
  • Admission Cost: Free

We Shall Overcome: Free MLK Jr. Day Tour invites families and friends to explore the lives and acheivements of African American people through slavery and discrimination.

  • Date and Time: Jan. 20,2020
  • Location: Oakland Cemetery
  • Admission Cost: Free

Visit Dr. King’s birth home for free in a ranger-led tour.

  • Date and Time: Daily, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
  • Location: 450 Auburn Avenue, NE Atlanta, GA 30312
  • Admission Cost: Free

The Martin Luther King, Jr. Annual Commemorative Service is a church service held every year on the federal holiday. Seating is limited.

  • Date and Time: Jan. 20, 2020, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
  • Location: Ebenezer Baptist Church
  • Admission Cost: Free

Dr. Martin Luther King Parade in downtown Lawrenceville will feature bands, volunteers and community groups for United Ebony Society of Gwinnett County’s 18th annual celebration.

  • Date and Time: Jan. 20,2020, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
  • Location: Parade starts at 74 Langley Drive Lawrenceville, GA 30046
  • Admission: Free

MLK Day for Kids gives children a chance to learn about Dr. King’s civil rights contributions through art, music and storytelling.

  • Date and Time: Jan. 20, 2020, 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
  • Location: Children’s Museum of Atlanta
  • Admission Cost: Free with paid admission
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