Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Celebration

St. Cloud State University

MLK Community Celebration

An annual event in partnership with the City of St. Cloud

Graphic of Dr. King's face and "Our Beloved Community"

Honoring Dr. King's Legacy

The annual MLK Community Celebration includes activities over multiple days that offer several ways to get involved and honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. This event is an opportunity for the Central Minnesota community to come together, engage in conversation and share time together while honoring Dr. King’s dream.

Join us for the 2025 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Community Celebration
Our Beloved Community - Empowering the Dream
January 18-25, 2025

2025 Schedule of Events

Saturday, January 18

MLK Family Day Celebration

Family-oriented festivities in Atwood Memorial Center at St. Cloud State University.

Event details coming soon!

Event Time: 1-4 p.m.

Sunday, January 19

MLK Spirit Day

MLK Spirit Day is a praise and worship celebration. This is a Christian focused event that speaks to the Christian side of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King. Across denominations, the goal is to bring faith communities together to honor and celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. King.

4-6 p.m. Sunday, January 19
Salem Lutheran Church
90 Riverside Dr SE
St. Cloud, MN 56304

Monday, January 20

MLK Community Celebration

River’s Edge Convention Center in downtown St. Cloud.
Event Time: 8:15-10:30 a.m.

Wednesday, January 22

MLK Night at the Paramount

Noah Sonie, Magician and Mentalist Performance - Modern mentalism and magic with an interactive twist. Witness feats that defy logic as Noah seamlessly blends telepathy and psychological intuition, creating moments of both wonder and amusement. Prepare to have your thoughts read, your predictions anticipated, and your reality challenged in a way you never thought possible.

Free Performance at 7 p.m.

Paramount Center for the Arts
913 West St. Germain Street
St. Cloud, MN 56301

Saturday, January 25

Men's Basketball - I Have a Dream Game

St. Cloud State Huskies vs Southwest Minnesota State
Halenbeck Hall, St. Cloud, MN

Game starts at 3:30 p.m.

Small choir dressed in black singing on stage

Student singers from SCSU perform the Black National Anthem

Chief of police shakes hand of keynote speaker

Chief Jeff Oxton shakes the hand of keynote speaker Lee Hawkins

Attendees of the 2024 MLK Breakfast

The 2024 Planning Committee

Two children playing on carpeted floor with adult woman

Family Day in the Atwood Memorial Center

Contests, Awards and Projects

Humanitarian Awards

Recipient of an award leaving the stage

The Humanitarian Awards elevate groups or individuals of all ages who are largely unrecognized for their innovative service or community outreach in our surrounding area. The awards celebrate those who live the idea of MLK every day as well as who inspire us and incorporate service in their lives in ways that are unexpected or filled with care. All age ranges accepted, including students.

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Dexter R. Stanton Essay & Visual Art Contest

Two young women looking at artwork on easels

The Dexter R. Stanton Essay & Visual Art Contest highlights the creative work from youth — kindergarten through college — with grade-specific guides for each age group. St. Cloud, Sauk Rapids and Sartell school district students are invited to creatively express their thoughts and reflections on the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. by submitting visual art, an essay or a spoken word piece inspired by his work.

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Service Project

Four people stuffing bags with essential need items

More information coming soon!

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Let us live together in peace and love in a Beloved Community.

Martin Luther King, Jr.

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Contact Us

Email:mlk@stloudstate.edu
Phone: (320) 308-5123