Free Martin Luther King Day Events to Be Held in Charlotte, North Carolina
Charlotte, NC 28206
United States of America
There will be a parade on Saturday, January 15th, 2011 to celebrate Martin Luther King Day begins at 11 AM and might be the best free event planned for the general public. The parade will start at 9th and Tryon and stop at Martin Luther King and Tryon.
Another popular event that will take place in Charlotte without cost is a wreath laying ceremony that takes place at Marshall Park on Saturday, January 15th 2011 at 10 AM. The event takes place at the statue of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
The City of Charlotte will have a holiday celebration at Halton Theater Uptown Charlotte CPCC in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Here the CMS Arts and Writing Contest winners will be awarded scholarships. Entertainment will be provided. More information is available at this website.
This year Martin Luther King Day will be celebrated at the Gantt Center on Monday, January 17, 2011. The event will begin at 10 AM. Workshops for children will be offered all day. Films will be shown until 5 PM. Exhibits at the Gantt Center will be open. Please view this link for more details.
Martin Luther King Day is a federal holiday. Banks and government offices, as well as schools are typically closed on federal holidays. Employers are not required to observe the holiday and many businesses and stores will be open.
Although President Ronald Reagan signed Martin Luther King Day into law for the holiday to be observed, he was reluctant to do so and threatened to veto the action. Most remember that Dr. Martin Luther King was assassinated in 1968. However, the law was not signed until 1983, and was first observed in 1986. Others, including John McCain, were opposed to this holiday. Use this link to learn more.
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