2027 MLK Holiday DC Annual Peace Walk & Parade

Join us in carrying MLK Jr's legacy forward through service, education, youth engagement, health & wellness, and community connection.
About this Event

22nd ANNUAL MLK HOLIDAY DC PEACE WALK & PARADE

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LET FREEDOM RING LOUDER THAN EVER


JANUARY 18, 2027

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Agenda

🕑: 09:00 AM - 12:30 PM
SAT. JAN 16 - MLK Prayer Breakfast @ 9am

Info: Location: TBD
Ticket REQUIRED

🕑: 10:30 AM - 01:45 PM
MON. JAN 18 - Volunteer: Community Clean Up @ 10:30am

Info: For the 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 Health Fair in PNC parking lot.
If you have any questions, please contact Maurice Foushee at [email protected] or text him at 301-980-3077.

🕑: 09:30 AM - 10:30 AM
MON. JAN 18 - MLK Peace Walk & Rally @ 9:30am

Info: 9:30AM – Peace Rally @ Firth Sterling Ave & Sumner Rd
10:30 AM – Peace Walk Step off
Note: The parade procession will follow the Peace Walk

🕑: 10:30 AM - 01:45 PM
MON. JAN 18 - 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.

🕑: 11:00 AM - 02:00 PM
MON. JAN 18 - MLK Parade @ 11am

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.