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Join the City of Bloomington for the 2026 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Birthday Celebration event on Monday, January 19, 2026 at the Buskirk Chumley Theater. This year’s theme Soul, Spirit, and Sacrifice: Honoring the Legacy of Coretta Scott King and the Women Who Faced America to Save U.S., will feature community leaders, a performance by world-renown mezzo-soprano Marietta Simpson, and an inspiring keynote speech from Dr. Traci Parker. This free, un-ticketed event will begin at 6:00 P.M. with doors opening at 5:30 P.M. For more information, please visit bton.in/mlk2026. This event will include the presentation of the 2026 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Legacy Award. The award recognizes individuals, businesses, or organizations whose work reflects the values exemplified by Dr. King. The Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Birthday Celebration Commission is accepting nominations for this award until December 1, 2025. Nominations can be submitted online at bton.in/26legacy. Eligible nominees should be residents of Monroe County or local organizations with a minimum of one year of service. For more information, please contact Aubrey Seader, Staff Liaison, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Birthday Celebration Commission at mlk@bloomington.in.gov or 812-349-3430.
