The Pasadena MLK Community Coalition has 2 upcoming events to celebrate Dr. King’s social justice legacy:

Saturday, January 18, 2019 | 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
MLK Day of Community Service:  A Day On, Not Off
John Muir High School 
1905 Lincoln Ave., Pasadena, CA  91103

On the Saturday before the MLK Celebration (the official MLK Day of Service), it is our tradition to provide a local school with volunteers to help beautify the campus.  Volunteers plant, clean up, and/or help with maintenance tasks.  Afterwards, everyone enjoys lunch and entertainment from the students from the school.  

Monday, January 20, 2019 | 8:00 AM -12:30 PM
MLK Holiday & Student Awards Celebration
Robinson Park | 1081 N. Fair Oaks, Pasadena, CA  91103  (tentative location)
325 S. Oak Knoll Ave.; Pasadena, CA  91101
8:00 a.m.-9:30 am:  Continental Breakfast & Teach-in
9:45 a.m.-12:30 p.m.:  Celebration and Program 

This culminating signature event begins with a continental breakfast  and teach-in presented by PUSD administrators. For the highlight of the day, student winners from the MLK Essay and Visual Arts Contests are presented with awards, trophies, and cash prizes.  City council representatives, PUSD officials, and community leaders  and volunteers congratulate the students. The celebration includes dance and musical presentations from a variety of local student groups and organizations. An activity booth is available for kids of all ages.