LIST: Events celebrating MLK Day, Week of Service throughout local counties

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Action News Jax compiled a list of events that are happening this weekend to celebrate the life of Martin Luther King Jr.

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Duval County

• 2024 MLK Day Unity Breakfast: The program begins at 8 a.m. on Jan. 12 at the Prime F. Osborne III Convention Center. Action News Jax’s Dawn Lopez is emceeing the event. CLICK HERE for more information.

• City of Jacksonville MLK Week of Service Rally: The City of Jacksonville and United Way of Northeast Florida are hosting the event. Mayor Deegan will kick off the MLK Day of Service. It begins at 8 a.m. on Jan. 13 at the Ritz Theater and Museum.
• Feeding Northeast Florida Food Giveaway: This event will begin at 9 a.m. on Jan. 13 at 1997 Kings Rd. CLICK HERE for more information.
• Eastside Home Repairs: Mayor Deegan and volunteers will meet at 1235 Weare St. to repair homes on Jan. 13 at 9 a.m. CLICK HERE for more information
• United Way RealSense Canvassing in New Town, Eastside and North Riverside: United Way offers a nationally recognized financial stability initiative called RealSense designed to help families save money and promote responsible fiscal habits. Volunteers will be getting the word out by canvassing the following neighborhoods on Jan. 13 beginning at 9 a.m. CLICK HERE for more information.
• Beaches MLK Celebration: All Duval County beaches are coming together for a celebration at both Latham Plaza and the Seawalk Pavilion on Jan. 13 beginning at 9 a.m.
• World International Ministries Food Giveaway: This event will begin at 10 a.m. on Jan. 13 at 1230 E. 7th St. Mayor Deegan will be there to help distribute food. CLICK HERE for more information.
• King Solomon Baptist Church Food Giveaway: This event will begin at 11 a.m. on Jan. 13 at 2240 Forest St. CLICK HERE for more information.
• Emerald Trail S-Line Cleanup: Happening on Jan 13 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Meet at Emmett Reed Center, 1093 West 6th Street. Supplies will be provided. Please wear closed-toe shoes, long pants, and a hat, and bring a reusable water bottle. RSVP by clicking here or email Janet@groundworkjacksonville.org with questions.
• Jacksonville MLK Grand Parade: The parade is sponsored by the City of Jacksonville and the Law Offices of Ron Sholes, P.A. It will begin at 10 a.m. on Jan. 15 on Gator Bowl Boulevard, move along Bay Street and end at the Prime Osborn Convention Center. CLICK HERE for more information.
• MLK Day at the Prime Osborn: The Prime Osborn Convention Center is acting as a hub for a variety of activities, vendors and entertainment throughout the day on Jan. 15 in honor of Dr. King. CLICK HERE for more information.

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St Johns County

• 2024 MLK Day of Service Cleanup Event: St. Johns County Adopt-A-Road and West Augustine Improvement Association are hosting a cleanup cemeteries around the historic New Augustine Colored Elementary School #36 on Jan. 15 beginning at 8 a.m. Volunteers are to meet at 252 N. McLaughlin St.
• Silent March: Community members are meeting at 36 MLK Ave. at 10:30 a.m. on Jan. 15 for the Silent March. The march is to honor the civil rights work Dr. King did in his lifetime. It will begin at St. Paul AME Church where Dr. King once spoke and will end at the Plaza de La Constitución in Downtown St. Augustine. CLICK HERE for more information.
• Celebration at Plaza de La Constitución: Music, song and spoken word will be performed at the plaza from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Jan. 15.

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Clay County

• MLK Prayer Breakfast: The community is gathering at Advent Lutheran Church in Orange Park to commemorate the life of Dr. King on Jan. 15 at 8 a.m. It will include a speech from guest speaker Dr. Leroy Zke Zimmerman, a Purple Heart recipient and the author of “A Call to Share.” CLICK HERE for more information.
• United Way RealSense Canvassing in Green Cove Springs and Orange Park: United Way offers a nationally recognized financial stability initiative called RealSense designed to help families save money and promote responsible fiscal habits. Volunteers will be getting the word out by canvassing the following neighborhoods on Jan. 13 beginning at 9 a.m. CLICK HERE for more information.
• Francis Hall Park Food Giveaway: The event will begin at 11 a.m. on Jan. 13 in Francis Hall Park. CLICK HERE for more information.
• Green Cove Springs MLK Day Ceremony: The event will begin at 11 a.m. on Jan. 15 at Vera Francis Hall Park and will feature Dr. Michael Henry as a Keynote Speaker and performances from First African Missionary Baptist Church Youth Choir and other members of the community. Lunch will be provided by Bright Light Catering after the ceremony.
• Memorial Observation at Oakleaf High School: This event begins at 3 p.m. on Jan. 15. Community members will gather to listen to guest speakers and performances by esteemed musicians to honor the life and legacy of Dr. King. CLICK HERE for more information.

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Nassau County

• Barnabas Center Food Giveaway: This event will begin at 8 a.m. on Jan. 13 at the Barnabas MLK Center. CLICK HERE for more information.
• United Way RealSense Canvassing in Nassau County: United Way offers a nationally recognized financial stability initiative called RealSense designed to help families save money and promote responsible fiscal habits. Volunteers will be getting the word out by canvassing the area on Jan. 13 beginning at 9 a.m. CLICK HERE for more information.
• Fernandina Beach MLK Day Parade: The parade will begin at noon on Jan. 15 at the Peck Center on South 10th Street and travel up Ash Street. It will conclude at the MLK Jr. Center on Elm Street.
• Stories From Our Past: The Duncan Lamont Clinch Historical Society will hold a panel discussion called “Stories of Our Past - From Segregation to Integration.” Neil Frink, who’s family was in Fernandina before the city’s 1825 incorporation, will serve as a moderator. Joining the panel are 4 individuals, Wanda Blue, Erving Gilyard, Garry Jones and Wendy Wells. All of the panelists grew up during the Civil Rights era and represent families that have called Fernandina and Nassau County home for generations. The event will begin at 7 p.m. on Jan. 15 at the Amelia Island Museum of History.

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Putnam County

• Palatka MLK Commemoration Breakfast: The City of Palatka is hosting a commemoration breakfast to honor Dr. King at the Calvary Family Life Center at 1414 Bronson St. it begins at 9 a.m. on Jan. 13. CLICK HERE for more information.
• Palatka MLK Day Parade: The City of Palatka was going to host its annual MLK Day Parade and Riverfront Event on Jan. 15, but due to incoming weather, it has been rescheduled for Saturday, Feb. 17. CLICK HERE for more information.

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Glynn County

• Brunswick MLK Day Parade: The MLK Commemoration Committee is sponsoring the parade, which will begin at 10:30 a.m. on Jan. 15. The parade will start at Lanier Boulevard and will end at 2900 Albany St.

• Headmaster’s House Museum MLD Day Tour: The Historic Selden Park is offering free tours at the Headmaster’s House Museum for MLK Day. The tours will run from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Jan. 15 at 100 Genoa Martin Dr.

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