The Cobb County Branch of the NAACP together with the Cobb County Government are hosting the annual celebration honoring Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. The Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday celebration takes place on Monday, January 21, 2019.
The event is free and open to all. The celebration features entertainment, dramatic readings, dance, musical performances, and the annual presentation of the “Living the Dream” award to a community member who demonstrates the ideals King exemplified.
The annual celebration takes place at Turner Chapel AME Church. This year’s 2019 event starts at 10am and features emcee WSB-TV anchor Fred Blankenship.
Date:
Monday, January 21, 2019
Address:
Turner Chapel AME Church
492 North Marietta Parkway NE
Marietta, GA 30060
Admission:
Free
For more information, please call the NAACP Cobb County branch at (770) 425-5757.
Hi will there be any vendors at this event?
Hi Beverly,
Please contact the event organizers – Cobb NAACP – for vendor information at 770-425-5757.
The event at the Civic Center starts at 10 a.m., not 9 a.m. as listed. Seating is limited at the Jenni T. Anderson Theatre, so please get there early!
Thanks AikWah,
The article has been updated to reflect the 10am start time for 2015.
Is it okay to sell candy apples and my scarves? Who should i ask?
Hi Beverly,
Please contact the event organizers – Cobb NAACP – for vendor information at 770-425-5757.
Will there be a parade this year also? If so, what time and where?
Hi Alexis,
We could not find any information about a parade this year – 2015.
How long does program last? What’s the dress code?
How long does the event last.
I went and took my grand daughters…We had a Blast thanks to everyone involved. 🙂
What time will the Marietta Sliderz perform for the M.L.K Day?