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Martin Luther King Jr. March & Celebration

Presented by MLK365

January 19, 2009

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 The march is a living embodiment of King's vision with all people— across age, race, or political lines—joining together in an inspirational fellowship to mark their support.

We begin the day's events with a community march for all to attend. The march begins at the Oak Park Community Center and continues to the Sacramento Community Center downtown. For those wanting to leave their car at the Sacramento Convention Center before the march, Regional Transit will transport marchers to the Sacramento City college location on their Freedom Bus. Freedom Bus riders will learn and experience the civil rights movement from an MLK docent. 

At the end of the march, celebrants enter the Sacramento Community Center for a job fair and expo. The event features local businesses, non-profits, and public agencies offering job information; there is a hands-on art room for children; musical & gospel performances take place throughout the day; health service programs distribute materials; and educational opportunities are presented.

 

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    Tickets: FREE

    Info Phone: (916) 920-8655

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    Dates:
    January 19, 2009

    Times:
    8:30am: Oak Park Community Center
    9:30am: City College
    11:00am: Sacramento Convention Center
    **At the Sacramento Convention Center:
    10:00am: Job, Health & Education Fair, Arts & Craft Vendors
    11:00am: Childrens Hands on Educational Activities
    12:00 a.m. Multi-Cultural Talent Showcase

    
    
    

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    • Event Name: Martin Luther King Jr. March & Celebration
      "Welcome needed for attendees"
      Comment posted by: Maggie from Sacramento, CA, Jan 13, 2011
      

      IN past years, family and friends drove up to join the celebration and memorial event at the convention center. Although this is a national holiday (and they thought limited parking would not apply... Expand

      IN past years, family and friends drove up to join the celebration and memorial event at the convention center. Although this is a national holiday (and they thought limited parking would not apply per the posted signage saying holidays were free) they were all ticketed for over $100 each. This is not the message the State Capital should be sending on this or any other holiday - but especially this date. And you need to include information about accessability. Those of us who were here during Reverend King's work are getting older - we need to know. Collapse

    • Event Name: Martin Luther King Jr. March & Celebration
      "Date clarification"
      Comment posted by: Anonymous from Sacramento, Jan 17, 2010
      

      Is the March in Sacramento on Monday or Tuesday?

      Is the March in Sacramento on Monday or Tuesday?

    • Event Name: Martin Luther King Jr. March & Celebration
      "Freedom Bus Schedule?"
      Comment posted by: Deb from Carmichael, Jan 17, 2009
      

      Does anyone know when the Freedom Ride buses are leaving from the Convention Center to go to City College? Please list times if you know! Thank you!

      Does anyone know when the Freedom Ride buses are leaving from the Convention Center to go to City College? Please list times if you know! Thank you!

    • Event Name: Martin Luther King Jr. March & Celebration
      "North area MLK March"
      Comment posted by: MLK Marcher from SAC, Jan 15, 2009
      

      Yes it's true, there is a march leaving Grant High School at 8:30am and will be going directly to the Sacramento Convention Center. Check out www.MLK365.org for more info.

      Yes it's true, there is a march leaving Grant High School at 8:30am and will be going directly to the Sacramento Convention Center. Check out www.MLK365.org for more info.

    • Event Name: Martin Luther King Jr. March & Celebration
      "Is There a Second March from the North Area"
      Comment posted by: Pacer 4 Life, Class of 78 from Sacramento, CA, Jan 12, 2009
      

      I heard there will be a second MLK March beginning at Grant High School at 8:30 am. Is this true?

      I heard there will be a second MLK March beginning at Grant High School at 8:30 am. Is this true?

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    • Event Name: Martin Luther King Jr. March & Celebration
      "Welcome needed for attendees"
      Comment posted by: Maggie from Sacramento, CA, Jan 13, 2011
      

      IN past years, family and friends drove up to join the celebration and memorial event at the convention center. Although this is a national holiday (and they thought limited parking would not apply... Expand

      IN past years, family and friends drove up to join the celebration and memorial event at the convention center. Although this is a national holiday (and they thought limited parking would not apply per the posted signage saying holidays were free) they were all ticketed for over $100 each. This is not the message the State Capital should be sending on this or any other holiday - but especially this date. And you need to include information about accessability. Those of us who were here during Reverend King's work are getting older - we need to know. Collapse

    • Event Name: Martin Luther King Jr. March & Celebration
      "Date clarification"
      Comment posted by: Anonymous from Sacramento, Jan 17, 2010
      

      Is the March in Sacramento on Monday or Tuesday?

      Is the March in Sacramento on Monday or Tuesday?

    • Event Name: Martin Luther King Jr. March & Celebration
      "Freedom Bus Schedule?"
      Comment posted by: Deb from Carmichael, Jan 17, 2009
      

      Does anyone know when the Freedom Ride buses are leaving from the Convention Center to go to City College? Please list times if you know! Thank you!

      Does anyone know when the Freedom Ride buses are leaving from the Convention Center to go to City College? Please list times if you know! Thank you!

    • Event Name: Martin Luther King Jr. March & Celebration
      "North area MLK March"
      Comment posted by: MLK Marcher from SAC, Jan 15, 2009
      

      Yes it's true, there is a march leaving Grant High School at 8:30am and will be going directly to the Sacramento Convention Center. Check out www.MLK365.org for more info.

      Yes it's true, there is a march leaving Grant High School at 8:30am and will be going directly to the Sacramento Convention Center. Check out www.MLK365.org for more info.

    • Event Name: Martin Luther King Jr. March & Celebration
      "Is There a Second March from the North Area"
      Comment posted by: Pacer 4 Life, Class of 78 from Sacramento, CA, Jan 12, 2009
      

      I heard there will be a second MLK March beginning at Grant High School at 8:30 am. Is this true?

      I heard there will be a second MLK March beginning at Grant High School at 8:30 am. Is this true?

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