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2024 Schedule of Events

This schedule is subject to change, please check this page frequently for event updates. 

  • Friday, Jan. 5

    Capturing the Dream - Youth Talent Showcase

    Youth 6 to 19 in age to showcase their talents including singing, dancing, art, acting, poetry and more! Event partners: National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) Aurora Chapter and Young Aspiring Americans for Social and Political Activism (YAASPA).

    • 6 - 9 p.m. 

    • The People’s Building, 9995 E. Colfax Ave

  • Monday, Jan. 8

    Opening Celebration, Prayer Vigil and Proclamation Reading

    An opening celebration featuring dance, music and theatre to celebrate MLK Jr.’s legacy. Refreshments to be provided followed by an interfaith prayer vigil and the reading of the MLK commemoration proclamation.

    • 4:30 - 7 p.m.

    • Aurora Municipal Center Lobby, 15151 E. Alameda Parkway

  • Thursday, Jan. 11

    The Local Legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Discussion Panel

    A brief lecture about Dr. King’s visits to the Denver area and discussion from a diverse group of Aurora residents reflecting on the legacy of the civil rights leader and how his vision has shaped our community. 

    • 5:30 - 7 p.m. 

    • Aurora History Museum, 15051 E. Alameda Parkway

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  • Friday, Jan. 12

    Interfaith Breakfast

    Special Guests: Poonam and Everett Moore, Poonam’s by Design and E-Class Transportation owners, and featured designers in HGTV’s Rico to the Rescue. Consider donating youth art supplies for entry. Event partners: Aurora Community of Faith (ACOF) and Aurora Mental Health & Recovery. 

    • 8:30 - 10:30 a.m.

    • Quebec Place Event Center, 430 S. Quebec St. Denver, CO 80247

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    Community College of Aurora Virtual Student Film Fest

    Event features films from Aurora Community College students

  • Saturday, Jan. 13

    The Local Legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Discussion Panel

    Wreath Laying Ceremony

    • 11 a.m. - noon 

    • Martin Luther King Jr. Library, 9898 E. Colfax Ave.

    Community Service Project

    Help assemble and sort hygiene kits and care items for Aurora Public Schools students/families in need.
    Event partner: Iron Sharp Community Foundation. 

  • Monday, Jan.15

    2024 MLK Marade

    Join the city of Aurora and Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Colorado Holiday Commission at this exciting event honoring Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. 

    • Time: TBA
    • Learn more: DrMartinLKingJrCHC.org

  • Monday, Jan.15

    MLK Jr. African American Heritage Rodeo

  • Tuesday, Jan. 23

    Community College of Aurora MLK Jr. Luncheon

      • 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. 

      • Community College of Aurora Rotunda, 16000 E. Centretech Parkway 

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