The Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration - Free Events going on around town

The 2011 King Holiday Observance will mark the 82nd birthday of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., the 43rd Annual Program of the King Center, and the 25th anniversary of the National Holiday in his honor, which is celebrated in all 50 states and over 100 countries around the world.

Remember! Celebrate! Act! 
A Day On, Not A Day Off 

The official schedule of events for ATLANTA is below. But if you want to learn more about the full range of King Day activities happening NATIONWIDE, such as parades or commemorations in your area, please visit the national database maintained by the Raleigh King Holiday Commission. You can also post an event of your own!

Or, if you want to find a service project in your area or register a new one, you should visit http://mlkday.gov/.Martin Luther King

For a complete list of events going on in Atlanta around Dr. Martin Luther King please click on the picture above or go to:

http://www.thekingcenter.org/KingHoliday/Events.aspx

Saturday, January 15, 2011

9:00 AM - 1:00 PM - " HAPPY BIRTHDAY DR. KING!"
FREE and Open to  the Public
The King Center Freedom Hall – 449 Auburn Ave, NE Atlanta GA 

Program & Birthday Party. Children Celebrating Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s Birthday (Ages 2 -10 years old)
For more information please contact: Barbara Harrison (404)526-8911

Noon - 5:00 PM - ANDREW YOUNG PRESENTS: IN THE FOOTSTEPS OF GANDHI & CROSSING IN SAINT AUGUSTINE FILM FESTIVAL
FREE and Open to the Public
The King Center Auditorium – 449 Auburn Ave, NE Atlanta GA 

The Andrew Young Foundation will hosts the First Annual Civil Rights Film Festival featuring civil rights documentaries from The Andrew Young Presents collection, including In The Footsteps of Gandhi, Crossing in Saint Augustine, and a sneak preview of the newest documentary on Selma. There will be special remarks/appearances from Ambassador Andrew Young.