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Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Dedication Week Events
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| Monday, August 22
Press Preview 7:30 to 10:30 a.m. 1964 Independence Avenue, SW Wednesday, August 24 Honoring Global Leaders for Peace International Salute Gala 7 to 10 p.m. National Building Museum Thursday, August 25 Honoring Past, Present, Future Pioneers Civil Rights Pioneers Luncheon 12 to 2 p.m. Washington Convention Center Partners in the Dream Public Expo 3 p.m. Ribbon Cutting, Expo Open until 8 p.m. Washington Convention Center The Message in the Music Concert of Civil Rights Era Music 8 to 10 p.m. Washington Convention Center Friday, August 26 Partners in the Dream Public Expo 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Washington Convention Center Women Who Dare to Dream Luncheon Honoring Women Civil Rights Leaders Friday, August 26, 12 to 2 p.m. Washington Convention Center |
Saturday, August 27 Partners in the Dream Public Expo 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Washington Convention Center Interfaith Prayer Service 10 to 11:30 a.m. Washington National Cathedral Dream Keepers Encouraging Future Leaders Youth Symposium 12 to 3 p.m. Washington Convention Center The Celebration Dream Gala 7 to 10 p.m. Washington Convention Center Sunday, August 28 Dedication Pre-Dedication Concert: 10 a.m. Dedication Ceremony: 11 a.m. Post-Dedication Concert: 2 p.m. West Potomac Park Partners in the Dream Public Expo 2:30 to 6 p.m. Washington Convention Center |
Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Dedication Week Event Descriptions
Wednesday, August 24
Honoring Global Leaders for Peace International Salute Gala
This formal dinner will initiate five days of Dedication Week activities and commemorates the men and women who continue to pursue the dream of global peace and social equality, a goal championed by Dr. King in his universal message of democracy, hope, justice, and love.
Thursday, August 25
Honoring Past, Present, Future Pioneers Civil Rights Pioneers Luncheon
While Dr. King was arguably one of the most influential figures to emerge from the Civil Rights Movement, he was not alone. This luncheon honors those who dared to stand with Dr. King, those who dare to stand for the dream today, and those who dare future generations to continue to stand for social justice and equality.
Thursday, August 25 – Sunday, August 28
Partners in the Dream Public Expo
Join supporters of the Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial for a public expo including information booths, performances, and a tribute to the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. A ribbon cutting will open the Expo on Thursday, August 25 at 3 p.m., and Partners in the Dream will be open through Sunday.
Thursday, August 25
The Message in the Music Concert of Civil Rights Era Music
Artists will perform the legendary sounds of the Civil Rights Movement – music that inspired hope, strength, and change in a concert at the Washington Convention Center.
Friday, August 26
Women Who Dare to Dream Luncheon Honoring Women Civil Rights Leaders
Equally as important as their male counterparts, the women of the Civil Rights Movement have earned our respect and esteem. At this luncheon, we honor the women whose legacy of strength and dignity continues to inspire hope and commemorate the life of Coretta Scott King.
Saturday, August 27
Interfaith Prayer Service
This Washington National Cathedral service will serve as the interfaith opening of the Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial. Dignitaries will speak from the pulpit where Dr. King delivered “Remaining Awake Through a Great Revolution,” the last Sunday sermon he delivered.
Saturday, August 27
Dream Keepers Encouraging Future Leaders Youth Symposium
This afternoon forum will provide our young guests an opportunity to learn from stories and experiences of role models, inspiring youth to spread Dr. King’s universal, timeless messages and to live their potential.
Saturday, August 27
The Celebration Dream Gala
The Dream Gala is the premier VIP formal event of Dedication, where all Leadership Donors, dignitaries, and honored supporters come together for a momentous evening celebrating the completion of the dream: The Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial. Harry Johnson, president and CEO of the Washington, D.C. Martin Luther King, Jr. National Memorial Project Foundation, Inc. will present awards to long-time supporters who helped make the Memorial possible.
Sunday, August 28
Pre-Dedication Concert
This concert will pay tribute to the life, the dream, and the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. before the official dedication of the Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial.
Dedication
On the 48th anniversary of the March on Washington and Dr. King’s historic “I Have a Dream” speech, the Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial will be officially dedicated to the American public.
Post-Dedication Concert
Following Dedication, a celebration concert will occur on the Dedication stages, featuring performances by leading artists.
