On Monday, Jan. 18, cities across the nation and here in Arizona will celebrate and honor the life of Martin Luther King, Jr.
Some held their celebrations over the weekend, others will celebrate theirs on Monday.
Here are a list of MLK Jr. Day events happening on Monday:
Free entrance into Grand Canyon National Park Free entrance into any National Park
Phoenix MLK March
Where: From Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church to Margaret T. Hance Park
Time: March starts at 9:00 a.m. at PRB church.
Admission: FREE
Phoenix MLK Day Festival
Where: Margaret T. Hance Park
Time: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Paradise Valley MLK Day celebration and luncheon
Where: Town Hall, 6401 E. Lincoln Drive, Paradise Valley
Time: 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Admission: FREE
Mesa MLK Day Parade (followed by festival)
Where: Parade begins at Center and MLK Way
Time: 11 a.m.
Admission: FREE
Mesa MLK Day Festival
Where: Mesa Arts Center
Time: Noon - 4 p.m.
Admission: FREE
Mesa MLK Community Awards Gala
Where: Mesa Community College Performing Arts Center
Time: 5 p.m. - Red Carpet, 6 p.m. - Gala
Admission: $65
** Formal/business attire required
