Best Martin Luther King Day Celebrations In OC
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. was an idealist in a world that was less than ideal. His ideas and his fight for civil rights are celebrated with a national holiday - and rightly so. While he is best known for his "I have a dream" speech, he made a lot of speeches and said a lot of things that were commendable. He was that rare breed who spoke his mind no matter what kind of conflict he might encounter after voicing his ideas. If you're looking to celebrate the life of Martin Luther King - or just learn more about him - here are some of the best events and resources in the Orange County area.
Annual Days of Service
OneOC
1901 E 4th St., Suite 100
Santa Ana, 92705
(714) 953-5757
www.oneoc.org
Date: Jan. 19, 2015
Every year, OneOC organizes an event where volunteers gather in the spirit of Martin Luther King to serve others. In the past, volunteers have come from all over the county to help with a variety of tasks, including preparing boxes of food for the hungry and cleaning and painting at nonprofit businesses throughout the county. This year, OneOC has partnered with the Orange County United Way to provide volunteer help for a variety of issues. This is a good way not only to celebrate the life of Dr. King, but also to feel better about how you use your time. If you are interested in being a part of the annual day of service, visit the OneOC website for more details.
Peace Unity Parade
Martin Luther King Jr. Park
1950 Lemon Ave.
Long Beach, CA 90806
(562) 570-6816
www.everythinglongbeach.com
Date: Jan. 17, 2015
For the past 26 years, Long Beach has had a celebration in honor of Martin Luther King, Jr. The tradition continues in 2015. The celebration begins with a parade at the corner of Anaheim Street and Martin Luther King Avenue. The parade route concludes at King Park, where a celebration occurs. The celebration includes music that advocates civil rights and other principles that Dr. King spoke about. The celebration also features carnival rides, art and crafts for kids, and a stage especially for kids.
Huntington Beach Central Library
7111 Talbert Avenue
Huntington Beach, CA 92648
(714) 842-4481
www.huntingtonbeachca.gov
Probably the best way to describe the Huntington Beach Central Library is that it is vast. In fact, it's so large that its attached theater is part of the layout. If you're looking for information about Martin Luther King, Jr., this is a great place to look. It's pretty easy to get lost in all the material available here. This is a great resource to learn about anything related to black history.
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