MLK Week - Wreath Laying Ceremony

Name: MLK Week - Wreath Laying Ceremony
Start: 2026-01-15T10:00:00-05:00
End: 2026-01-15T12:00:00-05:00
Location: Garden Center of Winter Haven

Schedule

Thu Jan 15 2026 at 10:00 am to 12:00 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

Garden Center of Winter Haven | Winter Haven, FL

Wreath Laying Ceremony
📅 Thursday, January 15 | 10:00 AM
📍 MLK Park (199 Lake Silver Dr., Winter Haven)
☕ Refreshments to follow at the Garden Center
Honor the enduring legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. during the City of Winter Haven’s annual Wreath Laying Ceremony. This solemn and inspiring gathering brings together city leaders, community members, churches, and local organizations to pay tribute to Dr. King’s vision of peace, justice, and equality for all.
Attendees will reflect on Dr. King’s message through words of remembrance, music, and the ceremonial laying of a wreath at the base of his memorial — a symbol of gratitude for his leadership and sacrifice. The ceremony offers a time for unity and reflection, as the community joins in honoring a man whose dream continues to guide our shared pursuit of fairness, compassion, and hope.
Following the ceremony, guests are invited to continue fellowship over refreshments at the Garden Center, located adjacent to the park.
This outdoor event is free and open to the public. Seating will be available, but guests are encouraged to arrive early for best parking and accessibility.