2024 Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration

King County employees are invited to join in honoring human rights leader and King County’s namesake, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. at the annual celebration on Thursday, January 11, 2024.

The theme for the celebration is “Passing the torch and continuing the journey,” along with the guiding quote “The task is not done. The journey is not complete. We can and we must do more.” – Martin Luther King III.

There will be artistic performances from Jeffrey Lewis, Jamaar Smiley, Brohamm, and Massive Monkees. The keynote address will be given by Jayda Gray, a graduate from the Institute of Community Leadership.

The celebration will be held on Thursday, Jan. 11, from noon to 1:15 p.m. at Benaroya Hall in the Illsley Ball Nordstrom Recital Hall. Ticket reservations will begin in the coming weeks and limited to 500 attendees.

You can also view the event at:

• KCTV livestream
• Comcast Channel 22 and 322 (HD)
• Wave Broadband Channel 22
• Event website

For more information, contact Jasmine Harbor at jaharbor@kingcounty.gov or Michael Padilla Ocampo at MPadillaOcampo@kingcounty.gov.