Published on January 15, 2024
SAN ANTONIO (January 13, 2025) – The Alamo City is gearing up for its 38th annual Martin Luther King, Jr. (MLK) March and Celebration. The beloved tradition honors the life and legacy of Dr. King. San Antonio residents chose this year’s theme: “We Are the Dream…It Takes All of Us.”
A March for Unity and Progress
The weekend-long annual celebration culminates with the signature MLK March and Commemorative Program on Monday, January 20. The March will leave from Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Academy at 10 a.m., then weave its way through the heart of San Antonio’s historic Eastside, ending at Pittman-Sullivan Park. This powerful display of unity and progress serves as a reminder of Dr. King’s dream and a call to action for the future.
Key Details for the March
- What: 38th Annual MLK Day March and Celebration
- When: Monday, January 20
- Time: March begins at 10 a.m.
- Where: March starts at Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Academy and ends at Pittman-Sullivan Park
- Website: SA.gov/MLK
From MLK Commission Chair, Dwayne Robinson
“The City of San Antonio’s Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Commission is excited to host our 2025 Commemorative events. We have an amazing lineup of speakers and performers, great food, and togetherness! Headlining our Commemorative Program this year is civil rights advocate Arndrea Waters King, Dr. King’s granddaughter-in-law. Mrs. King and her husband, Martin Luther King, III, recently completed a book titled What Is My Legacy. We will have book signings and many other family-centered opportunities. Visit our website at SA.gov/MLK for more about the Commission!”
A Weekend of Celebration and Togetherness
The San Antonio MLK Commission’s Commemorative events encourage awareness, acceptance, and appreciation of the teachings and philosophy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and the legacy of the Civil Rights Movement. Join the Commission as San Antonio comes together and celebrates. Learn more about each of the Commission’s events online at SA Speak Up.
Friday, January 17 at 7 p.m.
Baptist Ministers’ Union Worship Service
Antioch Missionary Baptist Church, 1001 N Walters St., 78202
Saturday, January 18 at 9 a.m.
MLK Youth Empowerment Summit
St. Philip’s College, 1801 MLK Drive, 78203
Sunday, January 19 at 2 p.m.
MLK Wreath-Laying Ceremony
MLK Plaza, Corner of E. Houston & N. New Braunfels
Sunday, January 19 at 4:30 p.m.
Interfaith Worship Service
St Mark’s Episcopal Church, 315 E. Pecan St., 78205
Monday, January 20 at 8 a.m.
MLK Pre-March Worship Service
M.L. King Academy, 3501 Martin Luther King Dr., 78220
Monday, January 20 at 10 a.m.
MLK March
M.L. King Academy, 3501 Martin Luther King Dr., 78220
Monday, January 20 from 9 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
MLK Commemorative Program
Pittman-Sullivan Park, 1110 Iowa St., 78203
Thursday, January 23 at 7:30 p.m.
Trinity Lecture Series
Margarite B. Parker Chapel, Trinity University, 1 Trinity Pl., 78212
Thursday, May 8 from 5-7:30 p.m.
MLK Community Celebrations
The Red Berry Estate, 856 Gembler Rd., 78219
(Ticket required. Check back on SA.gov/MLK for more info)
A Celebration of Community
After the March, stay for the Commemorative Program at Pittman-Sullivan Park! The park will be activated with vibrant and diverse activities from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Multicultural performances will be featured on the main stage, and the park grounds will offer a health and wellness area, youth area, food and merchandise vendors, and informational booths with community resources. This year’s Keynote Speaker, Arndrea Waters King, will be signing copies of her and her husband Martin Luther King, III’s new book entitled What is My Legacy?: Realizing a New Dream of Connection, Love and Fulfillment set to be published on January 14, 2025.
Student Ashlynn Sokolowski’s Artwork To Be Featured in 2025 March and Celebrations
After receiving more than 40 submissions citywide, the City of San Antonio’s Department of Arts & Culture and the MLK Commission announced that 12-year-old Ashlynn Sokolowski, a Robert G. Cole Middle School student, is the winner of the Commission’s 10th annual MLK Student Art Contest. Ashlynn’s entry is the visual representation for the 38th Martin Luther King, Jr. March and Celebrations. The artwork was selected by a panel based on the 2025 theme: “We are the Dream…It Takes All of Us” and the artwork’s concept, artistic imagery, visual presentation, and originality.
“Being recognized as the winner of the City of San Antonio’s Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. 10th Annual Student Art Contest is such an honor,” said contest winner Ashlynn Sokolowski. “I was inspired to create artwork that represents the diversity and equality of San Antonio. As a member of a military family, I see how people with many different backgrounds, beliefs and cultures all can come together to serve with one purpose. The city of San Antonio truly represents the community Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. hoped we could share one day. Together WE are more. Together WE are San Antonio.”
