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Where to celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day in Snohomish County this year

Published 1:52 pm Friday, January 3, 2025

By Jenna Peterson

Holley Lacy, left, leads the MLK Celebration Ensemble with Sandra Wright, center, and Maria Caycedo during the Community Celebration for Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service Sunday afternoon at the First Presbyterian Church in Everett, Washington on January 16, 2022. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)
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Holley Lacy, left, leads the MLK Celebration Ensemble with Sandra Wright, center, and Maria Caycedo during the Community Celebration for Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service Sunday afternoon at the First Presbyterian Church in Everett, Washington on January 16, 2022. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)
Noah Jackson, right, and Daniel “Prince” Cacho, left, sing while they lead a group of approximately 100 people Monday in a Martin Luther King Jr. Day march in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Volunteer Skylar Vayda, 17, pulls out invasive species plants in Gold Park during a day of service on MLK Jr. Day on Monday, Jan. 21, 2019 in Lynnwood, Wa. Over 70 people helped out at the park event sponsored by the Edmonds Community College Center for Service Learning. (Andy Bronson / The Herald)

EVERETT — Organizations throughout Snohomish County will honor Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy, beginning Jan. 18 for the federal holiday.

Here’s a roundup of free events.

The People’s March, Everett

Snohomish County Indivisible and Women’s March Everett will hold a sign-waving rally 2-3:30 p.m. Saturday along the 3900 block of Broadway, Everett. Other Indivisible groups across the U.S. will host similar “Help Over Hate: MLK Weekend of Service” events. People can donate nonperishable food items in connection with the rally.

Sunday Celebration, Everett

The Snohomish County Black Heritage Committee has been holding MLK Day celebrations in Everett for more than 40 years. On Jan. 19, Pastor JJ Frank, the executive director of Marysville YMCA, will speak during the event 3:30-5:30 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church, 2936 Rockefeller Ave., Everett. The event also features a performance from Greater Everett MLK Celebration Choir and presentations about youth activities in the community.

MLK Day of Service, Lynnwood

The city of Lynnwood will hold its annual MLK Day of Service 9 a.m. Jan. 20 at Lynnwood Senior Center, 19000 44th Ave West. Volunteers are needed to help beautify the Mesika Trail by pulling invasive species and planting trees. Those interested can RSVP on the city of Lynnwood website.

Annual MLK Tribute, Edmonds

Lift Every Voice will sponsor an MLK event 9:30-11:30 a.m. Monday at Edmonds Waterfront Center, 220 Railroad Ave. The event, titled “I’ve Been to the Mountaintop” will include family-friendly activities, such as youth performances, children’s book readings and games. “I’ve Been to the Mountaintop” comes from the title of MLK’s last speech on April 3, 1968, the day before he was assassinated.

March & Rally, Everett

On Monday, part two of the Snohomish County Black Heritage Committee’s Everett event will begin at 11 a.m. at Everett Memorial Stadium, 3900 Broadway. Attendees will march to Carl Gipson Center, 3025 Lombard Ave, where organizers will hold a rally ending at 2 p.m.

Jenna Peterson: 425-339-3486; jenna.peterson@heraldnet.com; X: @jennarpetersonn.

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