Celebration for MLK Jr – Lakewood

Description

In 2025, the city of Lakewood recognition event will celebrate Dr. King in two ways. The first is uniting the city’s annual Wellness Walk with its Dr. King celebration. The community is invited to come together for the MLK Welcome Walk for our Beloved Community on Saturday, Jan. 11, 2025 at Fort Steilacoom Park. The event will include an opportunity for people to connect with friends and meet new people.

This family friendly event will feature fun for everyone including live music from DJ Super Dave, vendors and food trucks. There will be free giveaways of Beloved Community SWAG, including mugs, tote bags, buttons and bookmarks.

They will have welcome guides to show you where to go when you arrive. Walks are planned around the one-mile paved Waughop Lake trail in the park. There will be staggered start times. Along the lake path various traits of a Beloved Community will be shared, prompting people to think about how they can incorporate these traits into their everyday lives.

The second event is an art reception on Monday, Jan. 13, 2025 from 5-7 p.m. in the foyer of Lakewood City Hall, 6000 Main Street SW. The work of artist Rodney King will be featured. There will also be live Jazz from saxophonist Maureese Itson, a spoken word performance by Shaidaja Wilson-Dunham, refreshments and more.

Date/Time: Saturday, January 11. 12 p.m. - 3 p.m. 

Location: Fort Steilacoom Park, 8714 87th Avenue S.W., Lakewood, WA 98498

Cost: Free

All ages