Martin Luther King Jr. Day

6 ways to celebrate Martin Luther King Day in metro Phoenix
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Phoenix-area Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2025 festivals, celebrations, and parades
If you're looking for a way to commemorate Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., here are a few events happening across the Valley to check out with the family.
What's open and closed on Martin Luther King Day 2025? Here's your guide to mail and more
Martin Luther King Jr. Day is on Monday, Jan. 20, 2025. Since it's a federal holiday, some businesses and services may be closed. Here's what to know.
Phoenix, Mesa among Valley cities hosting Martin Luther King Jr. Day events
Following a weekend of events around the Valley to commemorate Martin Luther King Jr. Day, other cities including Phoenix and Mesa are hosting parades and festivals on Monday.
MLK Day Service 2025: How to watch the Martin Luther King Jr. Commemorative Service
As the nation recognizes Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, a traditional celebration will take place locally. The 2025 MLK Day Beloved Community Commemorative Service kicks off at 9 a.m. on Monday, and you can watch it live from home.
A look at the long struggle to establish Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Family and others carrying on Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy of equality, justice and nonviolent protest want Americans to remember that Monday's holiday is really about helping others.
Phoenix, Mesa host Martin Luther King Jr. Day events
Arizona's Family has team coverage of Martin Luther King Jr. Day events in the Valley, including a march and festival in Phoenix and a parade and festival in Mesa.
Two states still honor Robert E. Lee on Martin Luther King Day. See which ones, why
Two U.S. states still honor Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee on the federal holiday set aside for Civil Rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. Will that change?
Martin Luther King Jr. Day parade in El Dorado
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What's open and closed for Martin Luther King Jr. Day?
Monday is Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Here is the schedule for government offices and services. ALBUQUERQUE, RIO RANCHO PUBLIC SCHOOLS: Closed.
Is the mail delivered on MLK Day? Are banks open? Here's what is open, closed in Arizona
Monday is Martin Luther King Day. Here's what to know about the businesses and services that are closed for the holiday in ...
Pastor who brought MLK Day to Arizona retiring
After nearly 50 years, a Phoenix pastor who helped bring Martin Luther King Jr. Day to Arizona is stepping down from his ...
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Annual MLK Day march, festival taking place in Phoenix
The legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. is being commemorated in Phoenix on Monday with an MLK Day march and festival.
Arizona was among last states to recognize MLK Day. Here's why and how Super Bowl played role
Arizona didn't celebrate Martin Luther King Day until 1993, a decade after it became a federal holiday. Here's how the Super Bowl played a role.
Valley family thanks St. Jude for helping child beat cancer
Bridget was diagnosed with bone cancer at just 6 years old, but survived with the help of St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
What we learned: NBA-best Cleveland Cavaliers rip Phoenix Suns with 3s, offensive boards
Phoenix is back to a .500 record after a devastating loss to Cleveland at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse on Martin Luther King Jr ...
MLK high school hoops: Perry overpowered by Columbus, Prescott powers past Goldwater
With Koa Peat picking up four fouls in the first half, Gilbert Perry fell behind by 21 in the third quarter in a 10-point ...
Arizona food truck travels to LA to help wildfire victims
Arizona food truck Golden Lumpia will be traveling to California this week to serve hundreds of hot meals to wildfire victims and those on the frontlines.