SPOKANE, Wash. — After a two-year hiatus due to COVID-19, Spokane's MLK Day Annual Unity March is back. The community is invited to join the celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on Monday, Jan. 16.
Martin Luther King Jr. fair
Attend Dr. Martin Luther Jr.'s annual unity rally, march, and resource fair that will be taking place on Monday, Jan. 16.
Dr. Martin Luther Jr. Community Center is hosting a rally to commemorate Martin Luther Jr. The rally will begin at 10 a.m. A resource march will be taking place after the march, from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.
When: Monday, Jan.16, from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Where: Spokane Convention Center Ballrooms 111 ABC, located at 334 W. Spokane Falls Blvd., in Spokane.
Cost: Free
You can also visit on Tuesday, Jan. 17, one of many Washington parks for free on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.
Several streets will be closed in downtown Spokane from about 10 a.m. until noon for the march. Closures include parts of West Spokane Falls Blvd., North Bernard Street, West Riverside, and North Washington Street. On-street parking is also not allowed in this area during the march.
City & County closures
In observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day on Monday, Jan. 16th, there will be closures for Spokane County and the City of Spokane.
The City of Spokane:
- Spokane City Hall will be closed
- Spokane Municipal Court will be closed
- Spokane Public Libraries will be closed
- Spokane City Council will resume meetings Monday, Jan. 23 at 3:30 p.m.
- Garbage pickup and curbside recycling will proceed as usual
- Spokane 311 will be open for phone or online customer service inquiries
- Riverfront Park attractions will be open (check hours here)
Spokane County:
- Spokane County Courthouse (including Municipal, District and Superior) will be closed
- SCRAPS will be closed
- Veteran Services will be closed
- Parks and Recreation will be closed
- Vehicle Licensing Offices will be closed
- The Sheriff's Office (including non-emergency functions and services) will be open
- The Spokane Valley and North County Transfer Stations will be open
- The City of Spokane's Waste-to-Energy facility will be open
Martin Luther King Jr. Day is a federal holiday that celebrates King's birthday and legacy. Born Jan. 15, 1929, MLK Jr. Day is the official day of service and celebration of his civil rights work and life.
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