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2011 Martin Luther King Holiday Events

Event: MLK Memorial and Wreath Laying Celebration

Location: Marshall Park at the Statue
Date: Saturday, January 15, 2011
Time: TBD
Cost: Free

Description: Free event held in Marshall Park to commemorate the birthday of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Event: MLK Parade

Location: 9th and Tryon to MLK and Tyron
Date: Saturday, January 15, 2011
Time: 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
Cost: Free

Event: Martin Luther King Prayer Breakfast

Date: January 17, 2011
Time: 7:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Sponsoring Branch: McCrorey YMCA
Location: Westin Hoel
Cost: TBD

Description: The McCrorey YMCA celebrates Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s birthday with a breakfast that joins people of all walks of life together for thanksgiving, selflessness and rededication to the ideals for which Dr. King stood.

Event: City of Charlotte MLK National Holiday Celebration

Location: Halton Theater CPCC

Date: January 17, 2011

Time: 11:00 am - 1:00 pm

Cost: Free

Description: Free event held in recognition of the MLK National Holiday. The CMS Arts and Writing Contest winners will be recognized and awarded scholarships for their outstanding writing and artistic abilities

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