Edward Parker, center, holds a megaphone as he talks in front of the Martin Luther King Jr. statue on Claiborne Avenue in New Orleans for a MLK Day ceremony on Monday, January 16, 2023.

Friday, Jan. 13 at 6 p.m. - MLK Choral Concert at the University of New Orleans’ Sen. Ted Hickey Ballroom Saturday, Jan. 14, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. - Prayer and Peace Walk in the Central City ...

T he City of New Orleans, in partnership with the Martin Luther King Jr. Planning Commission, has announced an exciting lineup of events for January 2025 to honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin ...

Here’s a look at the MLK Day celebrations and commemorations taking place in and around New Orleans: Saturday, Jan. 13. MLK Day of Service – The Tricentennial Volunteer Challenge — 300,000 ...

New Orleans Public Library Celebration, noon, main library, 219 Loyola Ave. Friday Community youth “Dare to Dream” concert, 7 p.m., Faith Bible Church, 1148 N ...

The City of New Orleans has canceled a Martin Luther King Jr. Day parade scheduled for next week due to winter weather. The MLK Parade and March was scheduled for Monday. Due to concerns for snow ...

NEW ORLEANS — On Monday, the country will observe its 34th national Martin Luther King Jr. Day, honoring the life and legacy of the United States’ most prominent figure in the fight for civil ...

Monday, Jan. 20 is Martin Luther King Jr. Day, a day recognizing the life and legacy of the world-renowned civil rights leader. Organizations around New Orleans are celebrating the occasion with ...

NEW ORLEANS — The City of New Orleans, in partnership with the Martin Luther King Jr. Planning Commission, has announced an exciting lineup of events for January 2025 to honor the life and ...

Martin Luther King Jr. delivers the baccalaureate address at Dillard University on May 31, 1959. Dillard is reviving its The latest screening was Tuesday at Dillard University in New Orleans, and ...

NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - Officials in New Orleans and Jefferson Parish have canceled annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day parades due to the growing threat of a winter storm set to impact the area early ...

NEW ORLEANS — The City of New Orleans has canceled a Martin Luther King Jr. Day parade scheduled for next week due to winter weather. The MLK Parade and March was scheduled for Monday.