Long Beach will once again honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and his vision with a week-long series of events, dubbed Peace Week, leading into the traditional Martin Luther King Jr. Peace and Unity Parade.
Peace Week activities will commence on Saturday, Jan. 9 and continue through the following weekend.
The concept of Peace Week has been championed by Sixth District Councilman Dee Andrews and utilizes the teachings of King and to raise the consciousness of the community.
The following is a list of Peace Week events:
Sunday, January 9
8 a.m. -- noon
Pre-Parade & Neighborhood Clean Up
Location: Samuel S. McBride Sr. Park, 1550 Martin Luther King, Jr. Avenue
Contact: Hadassa Jackson at 562-570-4006
8 a.m. - noon
Pre-Celebration King Park Clean Up
Location: Martin Luther King Jr. Park, 1950 Lemon Avenue
Noon -- 3 p.m.
The Gift, a community empowerment event,
Location: Washington Middle School, 1450 Cedar Avenue
Long Beach, CA 90813-1705
(562) 591-2434
4:30 p.m -- 5 p.m.
Groundbreaking of the Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Peace Garden,
Location: Martin Luther King Jr. Park, 1950 Lemon Avenue
5 p.m.
3rd Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Candlelight Peace March
Prayer & Candlelight ceremony,
Location: Martin Luther King, Jr. Park, 1950 Lemon Avenue
Sunday, January 10
Personal Reflections
All places of worship in the City of Long Beach are encouraged to participate in recognition of Dr. King's legacy in the form of your choice. This is to promote the dialogue and reflection of Dr. King's message into our community.
Tuesday, January 12
5 p.m.
3rd Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Peace Maker Award
The Dr. Martin Luther King Peace Maker Awards will be presented to recognize those individuals that have carried on the nonviolence and unity message of Dr. King in our community. Recipients are Walter Neil of British Petroleum, Pastor Wayne Chaney of Antioch Church Long Beach and PeaceBuilders Program, founded by Michelle Molina.
Location: The Long Beach City Council meeting, 333 West Ocean Blvd- Council Chambers.
Tuesday, January 12
4:30 p.m. -- 7 p.m.
PART I
Youth/ Police Dialogue,
Location: Martin Luther King Jr. Park, 1950 Lemon Avenue
Thursday, January 14th
4:30 p.m. -- 7 p.m.
PART II
Youth/ Police Dialogue,
Location: Martin Luther King Jr. Park, 1950 Lemon Avenue
Friday, January 15th
Noon - 2 p.m.
1st Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Minister Luncheon
Location: Martin Luther King Jr. Park, 1950 Lemon Avenue
5 p.m. - 10 p.m.
"Dreamland" Youth & Teen Area Opening
Location: Martin Luther King Jr. Park, 1950 Lemon Avenue
Saturday, January 16
10:30 a.m. -- 5 p.m.
22nd Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Peace & Unity Parade and Celebration
"Strength To Love"
Parade runs from 10:30 a.m. -- noon Celebration will be held from 12 noon - 5:00 pm at Martin Luther King, Jr. Park, 1950 Lemon Avenue. The event includes two stages of entertainment, health pavilion, teen & youth area and free activities, international food and merchandise vendors
Sunday, January 17
3 p.m.
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Interfaith Celebration
Location: Gospel Memorial Church of God in Christ, 1480 Atlantic Ave
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