Best Martin Luther King Day Celebrations in Baltimore
Martin Luther King Day celebrates the accomplishments of America's most famous and effective leader in the area of civil rights. As a city dedicated to promoting the African American community, Baltimore goes all out for the day in which the nation looks back and remembers the man that voiced his dream to a nation in need of vision. Here are a number of events to consider attending to celebrate these accomplishments.
Martin Luther King, Jr. Parade
Forman Mills
Intersection Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. and Eutaw St.
Baltimore, MD 21201
(410) 752-8632
www.promotionandarts.org
Date: Jan. 19, 2015 at 12 p.m.
Every year, Baltimoreans honor this monumental historical person by gathering at the boulevard that bears Dr. King's name to march in a bright parade which warms the winter streets with celebration. Consider bringing your family to this event in order to learn a little about the man who changed the nation, and a lot about how much the nation loves him back. Expect to see high school and community marching bands, decorative floats, civic organizations, high-stepping fraternities, honor and color guards, lively cheerleading squads and equestrian units.
MLK Children's Birthday Party
Reginald F. Lewis Museum
830 East Pratt St.
Baltimore, MD 21202
(443) 263-1800
www.rflewismuseum.org
Date: Jan 17, 2015 at 2 p.m.
It's never too early to start teaching children about the heritage that has led to the advancements our current society reflects, and about the eventual goals we hope to achieve. The Reginald F. Lewis Museum has come up with a creative way of doing just that: it throws a birthday party that any child may attend. In addition to the usual party fair - cake, ice cream, songs and games - the party will show a screening of the children's film "March On! The Day My Brother Martin Changed the World." Children will learn songs about freedom and play games about tolerance. Along with the memories, each child will bring home their very own dream in the form of a craft project.
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Family Festival
The Walters Art Museum
600 North Charles St.
Baltimore, MD 21201
(410) 547-9000
www.thewalters.org
Date: Jan. 17, 2015 at 10 a.m.
Every year, The Walters Art Museum hosts a free event celebrating the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. This year, the event will feature theatrical and musical performances, as well as the opportunity to participate yourself. Featuring a variety of famous guests, you have the opportunity to meet and greet your personal heroes, and to participate in collaborative events that allow you to express your personal dream through guided art activities. This has been and remains one of Walters' most popular annual events.
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AVAM Celebrates Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
American Visionary Art Museum
800 Key Hwy.
Baltimore, MD 21230
(410) 244-1900
www.avam.org
Date: Jan. 19, 2014 at 10 a.m.
The American Visionary Art Museum is well known in Baltimore for its unique approach to art. Going out of its way to harvest the work of artists who strive for the unique, the quirky and the unconventional, it is not surprising that AVAM has its own unique way of celebrating the titan of the civil rights movement.
In its Martin Luther King, Jr. Day celebration, AVAM opens its doors for a completely free day of guided tours, birthday cake, music, workshops and a special performance from Keur Khaleyi African Dance Company. For a free way to honor MLK, AVAM saves the day!
Martin Luther King, Jr. Tour
The National Great Blacks In Wax Museum
1601-03 East North Ave.
Baltimore, MD 21213
(410) 563-3404
www.greatblacksinwax.org
Date: Jan. 18, 2014 at 12 p.m.
On Monday, January 19th, the nation will celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King, Junior. At that time, there will be parades and events in plenty. Why not spend the Sunday before acquainting yourself with the people and accomplishments which proceeded and followed Dr. King's monumental contribution to the advancement of the African American people by taking a tour of history in the three dimensions of living wax? The National Great Blacks In Wax Museum contains breathtakingly realistic wax replicas of some of the African American people's truest heroes. A sobering and inspiring look back at the path that has led to our present day, it is a history well-observed.
Joel Furches is a freelance writer and researcher for The Examiner and Logos Software, and also manages his own catalog of writing on Hub Pages. Joel is on the board of directors for Ratio Christi. He has a bachelors in Psychology and a Masters in Education.
