MLK Jr Celebration includes Parade, Essay and More in Benton Jan 16th

Monday, January 16th is the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. celebration in Benton. The theme for 2023 is Learning and Living Together.

There is a Prayer Breakfast, Service, Parade, Gathering & Essay Contest.

• Dr. MLK Jr. Prayer Breakfast and Distribution

January 16, 8-9:30 a.m. at First Baptist Church of Benton, 211 S. Market Street.
Delivery to Benton First Responders & Medical Frontline Staff provided by Big Red Stores.
Call 501.847.7964 to request a delivery. (Requests must be received by noon Wednesday, January 11th).

• MLK Day of Service

Parade and Great Gathering

January 16, 3 p.m. Parade line-up at 2:30 pm at CW Lewis Stadium.
Parade Route: Begins on S. Market St., right onto West North St., right on South Main St.
Contact Robin Freeman at [email protected] for entry form.
The Great Gathering immediately after parade on Saline County Courthouse lawn.

Essay Contest