2026 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration Week In January 2026, the City of Dallas will host its 44th annual celebration of the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. with a weeks’ worth of events highlighting issues of diversity and opportunity. The week will include a Day of Reflection, Prayer, & Dedication, Job Fair, Multicultural Showcase, Symposium, Candle Lighting Ceremony, and Scholarship & Awards Gala. Celebration week will culminate with the annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Parade.