Mayor Teri Johnston and the Key West City Commission have proclaimed January 20th as Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

In 2020, “this nation, struggling with war, disparate treatment of its people and unequal representation, challenges our elected leaders on all levels to bring forward the realization of Dr. King’s dream unveiled fifty six years ago,” reads the proclamation, “to demand that they will work to put the needs of the people first and acknowledge that Black lives matter as much as all lives.”

The City of Key West invites the community to join in celebrating Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day on Monday, January 20th  from noon until 4 p.m. at Nelson English Park at 300 Catherine Street. The celebration will be followed by a march at 4 p.m.

The family-oriented celebration will include food, bounce houses, inspiring speeches, a parade and more in honor of the civil rights pioneer.

Rev. Dr. King was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1964 for his work in the civil rights movement. He was assassinated in Memphis in 1968 for his dedication to this cause.

City offices will be closed on January 20th in honor of the national day of remembrance for Dr. King.

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