2026 MLK Holiday DC Annual Peace Walk & Parade
Schedule
Mon Jan 19 2026 at 11:00 am to 02:00 pm
UTC-05:00Location
Martin Luther King Junior Avenue Southeast | Washington, DC
About this Event
21st ANNUAL MLK HOLIDAY DC PEACE WALK & PARADE
Theme:
THE STRUGGLE IS REAL! THE FIGHT IS STILL!
JANUARY 19, 2026
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Agenda
đź•‘: 09:00 AM - 12:30 PM
SAT. JAN 17 - MLK Prayer Breakfast @ 9am
Info: Location: Covenant Baptist UCC, 3845 S Capitol St, SW, WDC
Tickets: $35 per person
đź•‘: 10:30 AM - 01:45 PM
MON. JAN 19 - Volunteer: Community Clean Up @ 10:30am
Info: For the 2026 holiday observance, we’re planning a cleanup in and around the parade route.
We’ll provide trash bags and tools to grab the trash. You should dress warmly and bring gloves. CHECK IN & PICK UP SUPPLIES at Sandlot Anacostia
If you have any questions, please contact Maurice Foushee at [email protected] or text him at 301-980-3077.
đź•‘: 09:30 AM - 10:30 AM
MON. JAN 19 - MLK Peace Walk & Rally @ 9:30am
Info: 9:30AM – Peace Rally @ Sandlot Anacostia
10:30 AM – Peace Walk Step off
Note: The parade procession will follow the Peace Walk
đź•‘: 10:30 AM - 01:45 PM
MON. JAN 19 - MLK Health & Wellness Fair @ 10:30am
Info: PNC Parking lot next to Far Southeast
10:30am
FREE to the public. Registration Required.
Focus: Meeting the needs of mental health, giving hope, and equipping the community with resources and services needed.
Exhibitor/Vendor Opportunities Available.
đź•‘: 10:30 AM - 02:00 PM
MON. JAN 19 - MLK Parade @ 10:30am
Info: Dr. King’s life reminds us that “every step toward the goal of justice requires sacrifice.” Be part of this year’s MLK Holiday DC Peace Walk & Parade and honor his legacy.
Where is it happening?
Martin Luther King Junior Avenue Southeast, Martin Luther King Junior Avenue Southeast, Washington, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
USD 0.00 to USD 108.55
