Salisbury Human Relations Commission hosts Dr. King weekend events
Published 12:00 am Thursday, January 11, 2024
SALISBURY — The Salisbury Human Relations Commission (HRC) hosts the annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. celebration beginning Saturday, Jan. 13 through Monday, Jan. 15.
The Dr. King celebration weekend kicks off with the return of the MLK parade along Main Street to Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue, ending at the Civic Center. The HRC will host a community resource fair where Rowan County residents can receive health screenings, resources from local agencies, school supplies and other gifts from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
On Monday, Jan. 15, the HRC will hold its annual MLK breakfast program, also at the Civic Center. Doors open at 8 a.m., while the program begins at 8:30 a.m. Admission is free. Registration for the breakfast is required at www.salisburync.gov/MLKBreakfast. Seating is limited.
- Saturday, Jan. 13 – Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. celebration weekend parade, starts at North Main Street, 11 a.m.
- Saturday, Jan. 13 – community resource fair, Salisbury Civic Center, 12:30 p.m. to 2 p.m.
- Monday, Jan. 15 – Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. breakfast, Salisbury Civic Center. Doors open at 8 a.m. Program begins at 8:30 a.m. Registration required.
For more information contact, Anne Little, diversity, equity and inclusion director at anne.little@salisburync.gov or 704-638-5218.