{"id":28857,"date":"2023-01-12T17:50:13","date_gmt":"2023-01-12T22:50:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lakelandgazette.info\/news\/?p=28857"},"modified":"2023-01-12T17:50:19","modified_gmt":"2023-01-12T22:50:19","slug":"2023-lakelands-martin-luther-king-day-celebration-festivities-will-span-10-days","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lakelandgazette.info\/news\/2023\/01\/12\/2023-lakelands-martin-luther-king-day-celebration-festivities-will-span-10-days\/","title":{"rendered":"2023 Lakeland\u2019s Martin Luther King Day celebration\u00a0festivities will span 10 days"},"content":{"rendered":"        \n        <div class=\"embedpress-gutenberg-wrapper source-provider-Youtube aligncenter ep-clear   ep-content-protection-disabled inline\" id=\"\" data-embed-type=\"Youtube \">\n            <div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper \">\n                <div id=\"ep-gutenberg-content-\" class=\"ep-gutenberg-content\">\n                    <div >\n                        <div class=\"ep-embed-content-wraper preset-default insta-grid ep-google-photos-carousel\"\n                            style=\"max-width:600px;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto\"                                                                                                                >\n\n                            <div class=\"ose-youtube ose-uid-5239ab98aa26c3b5e82c537202f75b6b ose-embedpress-responsive\" style=\"width:600px; max-width:100%; height: 100%; display:inline-block;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" allowFullScreen=\"true\" title=\"Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Video Tribute\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/xslaAO-EiNo?feature=oembed&#038;color=red&#038;rel=1&#038;controls=2&#038;start=true&#038;end=true&#038;fs=1&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;autoplay=0&#038;modestbranding=0&#038;cc_load_policy=0\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen title=\"2023 Lakeland\u2019s Martin Luther King Day celebration\u00a0festivities will span 10 days\"><\/iframe><\/div>                        <\/div>\n\n                                            <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    \n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>MLK Inaugural Leadership Forum<\/strong>: \u201cLiving, Learning and Leading Lakeland \u2013 Friday, Jan. 13, 2 p.m. \u2013 5 p.m. at Lake Crago Park. Business executives are participating in a panel discussion, including Paul Despinosse and LaTarsha Melvin of Publix, Sheilitha Williams of Walgreens, Tracy Wilson of Marriott Vacations Worldwide, and Karen Turner of Lockheed Martin. Admission is free.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>School Daze: A&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/greekxp.com\/what-is-the-divine-nine\/\">Divine 9<\/a>&nbsp;&amp;&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/sites.ed.gov\/whhbcu\/one-hundred-and-five-historically-black-colleges-and-universities\/\">HBCU<\/a>&nbsp;Alumni Mixer<\/strong>&nbsp;\u2013 Saturday, Jan. 14, 7 p.m. at the Lake Mirror Auditorium &amp; Peggy Brown Building, 121 S. Lake Ave. Free tickets are available at&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.fourlifepromo.com\/\">Fourlifepromo.com<\/a>. Tables are available for sponsorship. It is open to all.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Day of Caring Children\u2019s Festival<\/strong>&nbsp;for ages 12 and younger \u2013 Saturday, Jan. 14, 10 a.m. \u2013 3 p.m., Florida Children\u2019s Museum at Bonnet Springs Park. Free admission for all. Entrepreneurs and vendors will be on hand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Gospel Explosion<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Sunday, Jan. 15 \u2014 3 p.m., New Bethel A.M.E Church, 2122 Martin Luther King, Jr., Ave. Admission is free. The New Bethel choir, praise team, musicians, and invited guests will be singing old hymns, and spiritual songs and performing praise dances.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>A Day of Service<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Monday, Jan. 16. Call 404-735-8994 to get involved. The Joinery on Lake Mirror is partnering with local organizations for an\u00a0MLK Brunch and Serve\u00a0Day\u00a0from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. The first 100 guests to check in at The Joinery will receive complimentary brunch. At 12:30 pm, keynote speaker\u00a0Kelvin McCree will lead a conversation honoring and remembering Dr. King\u2019s legacy, the importance of social justice, and continued activism. Volunteers will then have the opportunity to honor Dr. King\u2019s legacy by\u00a0serving\u00a0local nonprofit organizations, including Lighthouse Ministries, Dream Center of Lakeland, and One More Child.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Martin Luther King Prayer Breakfast<\/strong>&nbsp;\u2013 Mon. Jan. 16 \u2014 9 a.m. at Pilgrim Rest Freewill Baptist Church. 1047 N. Ohio Ave. Speaker is William Boss, pastor at Greater Faith Christian Church in Lakeland. Tickets are $30.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Canvas and Cocktails<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Monday, Jan. 16 \u2013 5 p.m. \u2013 9 p.m. at The Well, 114 E. Parker St. Artist, and art teacher\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.theledger.com\/story\/news\/2014\/01\/01\/lakeland-teacher-kent-mcallister-is-a-painter-of-people\/26921943007\/\">Kent McCallister<\/a>\u00a0will display his work and paint a live painting, along with artist David Collins, while bartenders prepare their signature drinks. Participants will be able to paint their own works, as well. There will be raffles and silent auctions of artwork.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>MLK Digital Business Challenge 2023<\/strong>&nbsp;\u2013 Tuesday, Jan. 17 \u2013 5 p.m. at Catapult, 502 E. Main St. It is an opportunity for high school students to learn about and obtain seed funds to start their own technology business. Door prizes will be available. To register in advance, text DREAM to 844-529-7022<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>An Evening of Art<\/strong>&nbsp;\u2013 Wednesday, Jan. 18 \u2013 6 p.m. at the Polk Museum of Art, reception for Black quilter Lauren Austin. 800 E. Palmetto St. Museum Executive Director Alex Rich will host a talk with Austin during the event.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>MLK Youth Oratorical Contest<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Thursday, Jan. 19 \u2014 7 p.m. at New Mt. Zion M. B. Church, 1321 N. Webster Ave. #75. Cora Rankins \u2013 The topic is interviewing Dr. King and the challenges of that in today\u2019s world. Middle and high school students have submitted their essays\/speeches and about a dozen finalists have been chosen by a committee. The program helps prepare students for academics, poise, and public speaking. First, second and third-place winners will be chosen for monetary prizes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.swancityjazzfestival.com\/\">Swan City Jazz Fest<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Friday, Jan. 20, and Saturday, Jan. 21. 3-9 p.m.\u00a0both days. Munn Park, between Kentucky and Tennessee Streets on Main Street.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Friday, January 20<\/em><em><sup>th&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/sup><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Mulberry Jazz Ensemble<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Harrison School of the Arts Jazz Orchestra<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Winter Haven Jazz Messengers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>All County Jazz Band<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Let\u2019s Ride Jazz Band&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Paula Atherton<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Saturday, January 21<\/em><em><sup>st<\/sup><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>LHS Jazz Band<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Lakeland Anchor &amp; Swan City Quartet<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Swan City Jazz Project<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Robbs Trio<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The Franchise Players<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Jazmin Ghent<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-vimeo wp-block-embed-vimeo wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"City of Lakeland 2022 MLK Parade\" src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/667399427?h=0594b82b8d&amp;dnt=1&amp;app_id=122963\" width=\"1110\" height=\"624\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"autoplay; fullscreen; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/lakelandgov.net\/mlkparade\">MLK Annual Parade<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Saturday, Jan. 21 \u2013 9 a.m. \u2013 3 p.m. More than 100 participants will march. It starts on Providence Road at the 14<sup>th<\/sup>\u00a0Street intersection. It will travel to 10<sup>th<\/sup>\u00a0Street and turn east before heading south on MLK Avenue.\u00a0 The theme is \u201cOur History is Our Future \u2013 Protect It and Preserve It.\u201d The Grand Marshal is former Detroit Tigers star, Willie Horton.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"799\" height=\"533\" data-id=\"28859\" src=\"https:\/\/lakelandgazette.info\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/51828615746_59b6426caa_c.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-28859\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lakelandgazette.info\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/51828615746_59b6426caa_c.jpg 799w, https:\/\/lakelandgazette.info\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/51828615746_59b6426caa_c-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/lakelandgazette.info\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/51828615746_59b6426caa_c-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 799px) 100vw, 799px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"799\" height=\"533\" data-id=\"28858\" src=\"https:\/\/lakelandgazette.info\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/51829406980_e02ce37480_c.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-28858\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lakelandgazette.info\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/51829406980_e02ce37480_c.jpg 799w, https:\/\/lakelandgazette.info\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/51829406980_e02ce37480_c-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/lakelandgazette.info\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/51829406980_e02ce37480_c-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 799px) 100vw, 799px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Old School Celebration<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Saturday, Jan. 21 \u2013 8 p.m. at The Well, 114 E. Parker St. This is an opportunity for people to dress up in their best \u201cback in the day\u201d outfits and enjoy R&amp;B, funk, and soul music from the 1950s through the 1970s. The entrance is $20.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>MLK Car Showcase<\/strong>&nbsp;\u2013 Sunday, Jan. 22 \u2013 12 p.m. \u2013 6 p.m. at the Coleman Bush Building, 1104 Martin Luther King Jr. Ave. About 40 unique showpiece cars will be on display, with prizes given out in various categories. Several slots are still available for entries. Contact Diretta\u2019s Baby, a local nonprofit organization, at 863-286-4371.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>MLK Inaugural Leadership Forum: \u201cLiving, Learning and Leading Lakeland \u2013 Friday, Jan. 13, 2 p.m. \u2013 5 p.m. at Lake Crago Park. 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