2025 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Citywide Celebration Complete Schedule
January 15 @ 12:00 am - January 20 @ 12:00 am
Wednesday, January 15, 2025 Time: 7:00 PM
23rd Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Birthday Extravaganza
Kinder Hall Auditorium, Cape Central High School
1000 Silver Spring Street, Cape Girardeau, MO
Sunday, January 19, 2025 Time: 3:00 PM
35th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Program
St. James AME Church 516 North Street, Cape Girardeau, MO
Keynote Speaker: Rev. James Turk, Pastor of Second Missionary Baptist Church
Monday, January 20, 2025
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. National Holidayand 31st National Day of Service
Event Details:
The National Day of Service Act (1994) encourages attendees to give back to the community. Donations of canned goods, non-perishable items, toiletries, feminine products, hats, gloves, and scarves will be distributed to local agencies supporting individuals in need. Attendees are also invited to volunteer with area organizations.
Morning Events
40th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Breakfast
Shawnee Park Center Time: 8:00 AM
Address: 835 South West End Boulevard, Cape Girardeau, MO
Keynote Speaker: Rev. Bobby Dean
11:30 AM Prayer for Our Nation
Shawnee Park Center
Afternoon Events
24th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Humanitarian Luncheon Benefit
Shawnee Park Center Time: 12:00 Noon
Keynote Speaker: Elder Courtney Sanders
27th Annual Youth Gala Event Time: 4:00 PM
JC Penney Center Court, West Park Mall
Call for Performers
Showcase your talents through oratorical, theatrical, musical, or instrumental performances at one of the Citywide Celebration events!
Contact Details: Email: mitchellbraxtond@capetigers.com
Phone: 573-275-6814 Deadline: Friday, January 10, 2025.
Reserve Your Seats
Seats for the 40th Annual Memorial Breakfast and 24th Annual Humanitarian Luncheon are limited. Reserve by contacting Debra Mitchell-Braxton:
Email: mitchellbraxtond@capetigers.com Phone: 573-275-6814
Reservation Deadline: Thursday, January 16, 2025
We look forward to celebrating with you and honoring the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.!
