MLK Dream Weekend 2025

Join in a weekend of events to honor and commemorate Dr. King's contributions, and to pledge to protect freedom, justice, and democracy. (177 words, 1 minute)

by Marisol Enriquez, Chair, DPBC

Hosted by the Black Chamber of NM, the NM MLK Jr. Commission, and the City of Albuquerque’s Office of Equity & Inclusion

Join in a weekend of events to honor and commemorate Dr. King’s contributions, and to pledge to protect freedom, justice, and democracy in the spirit of nonviolence.

MLK Unity Candlelight Vigil (not listed on graphic)
Friday, Jan 17, 5:30–6:30 p.m.
African American Performing Arts Center 310 San Pedro NE, Albuquerque, NM 87108 (assemble outside; free parking)

The MLK Commemorative March
Saturday, Jan 18, 9:00 a.m.
Meet at corner of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Ave & University Blvd NE on the UNM Campus and together, we’ll march to Civic Plaza, where a commemorative ceremony will begin at 11:00am.

MLK Service (sponsored by the Baptist Ministers Union)
Sunday, Jan 19, 3:00 p.m.
Shiloh MBC, 608 Avenida Cesar Chavez SE, Albuquerque, NM 87102

MLK Breakfast
Monday, Jan 20, 8:00 a.m.
Grant Chapel Embassy Suites (sponsor) 1000 Woodward Pl. NE Albuquerque, NM 87102
Tickets $50 adult $35 children
Contact Galvin Brown for purchase (505) 293-1200