Celebrate Martin Luther King Day in Corpus Christi - The Bend

Martin Luther King Jr. Day Events in Corpus Christi

Join various community leaders, organizations and nonprofits to commemorate Martin Luther King Jr. Day in Corpus Christi.

A Martin Luther King Jr. mural on a building in Corpus Christi, Texas.

This Martin Luther King Jr. mural, located at 716 N. Alameda St., was painted by Michael and Diana Vaughn.

Martin Luther King Jr. Day is observed annually on the third Monday in January to honor the civil rights leader’s extraordinary life and legacy. In Corpus Christi, various groups and organizations celebrate with community events and programming over several days. Make plans to attend one or more of the events below to observe this important holiday.

MLK Jr. Prayer Breakfast & Swearing in Ceremony

January 18

Hosted by the Corpus Christi Black Chamber of Commerce, this community event will include a fellowship breakfast honoring the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Starting at 9 a.m. at Bridge of Life Church, the event will also include a swearing-in ceremony.

55th Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Freedom Fund Gala

January 18

Each year, the NAACP’s local chapter puts on a beautiful gala honoring the spirit of Martin Luther King Jr. This year’s gala will take place on Jan. 18 at 6:30 p.m. at the Plains Capital Bank Tower. The evening will include an awards presentation honoring community leaders and organizations who work towards and aid in amplifying diversity and inclusion in the Coastal Bend.

Annual MLK Interfaith Prayer Service

January 19

Hosted by the Corpus Christi Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. and the Coastal Bend Fellowship of Christian Churches, the Annual MLK Interfaith Prayer Service will take place on Jan. 19 at the Brooks Worship Center at 6 p.m. The service will honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and his messaging. The program will be live-streamed on the Brooks Worship Facebook page for those unable to attend.

YWCA Racial Justice Forum

January 20

The community is invited to attend the YWCA Racial Justice Forum, powered by AEP Foundation. This year’s theme is “HOPE – It begins with me,” and will feature a panel discussion from 10 to 11:30 a.m. at the Nueces County Courthouse. The forum will include a diverse group of community influencers who will discuss racial justice issues and offer insights designed to strengthen our community. The event will adjourn for participants to attend the Annual MLK Commemorative March immediately following.

39th Annual MLK Commemorative March

January 20

Join the Corpus Christi Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc. and several other community organizations on Martin Luther King. Jr. Day for the 39th Annual MLK Commemorative March. This year’s theme is “Mission Possible: Protecting Democracy in the Spirit of Nonviolence 365.” The march’s route will start on the Lipan St. side of the Nueces County Courthouse and end at the Church of the Good Shepherd. Event organizers are monitoring the weather and will relay updates regarding the schedule on Facebook.