2023 Schedule of Events
This schedule is subject to change, please check this page frequently for event updates.
Saturday, Jan. 7 – Monday, Jan. 16
Days of Service
Hosted by the city of Aurora’s Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
View volunteer opportunities or visit AuroraGov.org/Volunteer for additional opportunities.
Monday, Jan. 9
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2023 MLK Jr. Commemoration Opening Ceremony and Prayer Vigil
4-6 p.m.
Aurora Municipal Center lobby | 15151 E. Alameda Parkway
Hosted by the city of Aurora’s Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
The event will include performances by Timothy Martin and Greatness, students from Global Village Academy, the city's poet laureate Ahja Fox and more. Refreshments will also be provided.
Registration is not required.
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Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Proclamation Reading
6:30 p.m.
Read by Mayor Mike Coffman at City Council meeting
The public can watch the meeting at AuroraTV.org or Comcast Channels 8/880 in Aurora. Those without access to those platforms can call 855.695.3475 to listen to audio only.
Tuesday, Jan. 10
At the Table with Dr. King
6-7 p.m.
A multifaceted virtual performance about the American civil rights movement through music, poetry and historical video footage.
Hosted by Mizel Institute
Register for this event
View/print event flyer
Friday, Jan. 13
Saturday, Jan. 14
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Youth Summit
Listen to insightful guest speakers, lunch will be provided
noon-2 p.m.
Empower Community High School | 450 S Chambers Rd.
Hosted by NAACP, Aurora Chapter & YAASPA
Register for this event
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MLK Day of Service Food Drive
Join the Aurora Police Department at the MLK Day of Service Food Drive, hosted by Town Center at Aurora
The Town Center will be collecting canned and non-perishable food donations for SECORCares.
noon - 2 p.m.
Town Center of Aurora, Center Court | 14200 E. Alameda Ave.
See the Facebook event to learn more
Sunday, Jan. 15
Interfaith Service Honoring Dr. King
5 p.m.
This event is hosted by the Greater Metro Denver Ministerial Alliance and Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Colorado Holiday Commission
Temple Sinai | 3509 S. Glencoe St. Denver
Download event flyer
Monday, Jan. 16
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Wreath Laying Ceremony Honoring Dr. King
12:30 - 1:30 p.m.
MLK Library | 9898 E. Colfax Ave.
Registration is not required
Hosted by the city of Aurora’s Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion and Police Department
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No One Should Be Hungry, Period: MLK Free Dinner and Resource Fair
1:30 - 4 p.m.
MLK Library | 9898 E. Colfax Ave.
Sponsored by Brother Jeff’s Cultural Center, Dayton Street Opportunity Center, and Centura Health
Registration is not required
Download flyer
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MLK Jr. Heritage Rodeo
6 p.m.
Denver Coliseum | 4600 Humboldt St. Denver
Sponsored by the city of Aurora’s Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion and Human Relations Commission
Purchase tickets at NationalWestern.com