SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT
MARTIN LUTHER KING DAY -
Martin Luther King Day is a federal holiday that falls on the third
Monday in January. It celebrates the life and accomplishments of the
great civil rights activitist, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. It's also
known as Martin Luher King, Jr. Day or MLK Day. In additional to federal
employers (the US Postal Service, banks, government offices), some
businesses close in observance of the holiday.
DFW has a lot of activities planned to celebrate the life and
achievements of Martin Luther King Jr. The City of Plano is gearing up
for some special celebrations including a Power Breakfast, Unity Walk, a
special program at City Hall and more. Here is the calendar of events
for 2012.
Saturday, January 14, 2012
- 8:30 a.m. Power Breakfast: Free Breakfast and presentation by
college students at Collin College Spring Creek Campus. Book
scholarships and MLK Unity Scholarships will be awarded. Sponsored by
Collin College. 10:45 a.m. Community Unity Walk: Assembly begins at 1
0.a.m at the staging area; DART Rail Parker Road Station, North Parking
Lot, 2600 Archerwood St. Grand Marshall: Bruce Glasscock, Plano City
Manager.
11:30 a.m. City Hall Program:
Begins immediately following the Unity Walk. Plano Municipal Building,
Council Chambers, 1520 K Avenue. The Unity Walk and City Hall Program
sponsored by The City of Plano Cultural Affairs Commission. Keynote
Speaker: Dr. Myrtle Hightower and entertainment by Doc Gibbs.
12 Noon Health Fair & Free Luncheon:
Boys & Girls Club Douglass Center, 1111 Ave H. Visit with over 25
vendors in various health and education fields. Sponsored by Chick-fil-A
(Beltline & Preston), PepsiCo and Frito Lay.
Martin Luther King Holiday Parade
The parade begins at University and Martin Luther King Boulevard, and
follows the road west to Harry E. Kinney Civic Plaza downtown. During
the parade, a celebration of drumming and marching precedes the
commemorative ceremony on Civic Plaza downtown. Everyone is invited to
the event.
This is the second time the commemorative celebration will take place on
Dr. King's actual birthday, January 15, the first taking place in 1989.
Contact Cheryl Yazzie at (505) 222-6466 for more information.
When: Saturday, January 15, beginning at 11 a.m.
Where: Parade begins at Martin Luther King Boulevard and
University
Sunday, January 15, 2012
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