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THE DREAM Capturing 38th Annual City of Aurora REV. DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. Commemoration 2024 Events are subject to change and are free of charge unless otherwise noted. Please visit AuroraGov.org/MLK for the most updated information. Call [PHONE REDACTED] or email [EMAIL REDACTED] with questions. AuroraGov.org/MLK SCHEDULE OF EVENTS Friday, Jan. 5 Capturing the Dream - Youth Talent Showcase Youth ages 6 to 19 to showcase their talents including singing, dancing, art, acting, poetry and more! Event partners: National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) Aurora Chapter and Young Aspiring Americans for Social and Political Activism (YAASPA). • 6 - 9 p.m. • The People’s Building, 9995 E. Colfax Ave. Monday, Jan. 8 Opening Celebration, Prayer Vigil and Proclamation Reading An opening celebration featuring dance, music and theatre to celebrate MLK Jr.’s legacy. Refreshments to be provided followed by an interfaith prayer vigil and the reading of the MLK commemoration proclamation. • 4:30 - 7 p.m. • Aurora Municipal Center Lobby, 15151 E. Alameda Parkway Thursday, Jan. 11 The Local Legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Discussion Panel A brief lecture about Dr. King’s visits to the Denver area and discussion from a diverse group of Aurora residents reflecting on the legacy of the civil rights leader and how his vision has shaped our community. • 5:30 - 7 p.m. • Aurora History Museum, 15051 E. Alameda Parkway • RSVP: [EMAIL REDACTED] Friday, Jan. 12 Interfaith Breakfast Special Guests: Poonam and Everett Moore, Poonam’s by Design and E-Class Transportation owners, and featured designers in HGTV’s Rico to the Rescue. Consider donating youth art supplies for entry. Event partners: Aurora Community of Faith (ACOF) and Aurora Mental Health & Recovery. • 8:30 - 10:30 a.m. • Quebec Place Event Center, 430 S. Quebec St. Denver, CO 80247 • RSVP: [EMAIL REDACTED] Community College of Aurora Virtual Student Film Fest Event features Aurora Community College student films • 7 p.m. • Streamed at AuroraTV.org Saturday, Jan. 13 Wreath Laying Ceremony • 11 a.m. - noon • Martin Luther King Jr. Library, 9898 E. Colfax Ave. Community Service Project Help assemble and sort hygiene kits and care items for Aurora Public Schools students/families in need. Event partner: Iron Sharp Community Foundation. • 9 - 11 a.m. • Martin Luther King Jr. Library, 9898 E. Colfax Ave. • RSVP: 44105437.HS-Sites.com/MLK_2024 Monday, Jan. 15 2024 MLK Marade Join the city of Aurora and Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Colorado Holiday Commission at this exciting event honoring Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. • Time: TBA • Learn more: MLK Jr. African American Heritage Rodeo • 6 p.m. • Denver Coliseum, 4600 Humboldt St. Denver, CO 80216 • Purchase Tickets: NationalWestern.com/Rodeos Tuesday, Jan. 23 Community College of Aurora MLK Jr. Luncheon • 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. • Community College of Aurora Rotunda, 16000 E. Centretech Parkway • For questions, email [EMAIL REDACTED]