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 18, 2016 at 10 am. The event takes place at a new location this year, the Turner Chapel AME Church.
The event is free and open to all, and the theme is “Pursuing Liberties in the Face of Injustice.” The celebration features entertainment and the annual presentation of the “Living the Dream” award to a community member who demonstrates the ideals King exemplified.
Date:
Monday, January 18, 2016
Time:
10 am
Admission:
Free
Address:
Turner Chapel AME Church
492 North Marietta Parkway
Marietta GA 30060
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. 🙂