Join the City of Boca Raton for a Ceremony and Celebration, honoring the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., on Monday, January 20. Here are some helpful tips to #KnowBeforeYouGo.

WHAT TO EXPECT?

The City Boca Raton's MLK Jr. Day Ceremony and Celebration will feature a community breakfast, ceremony, speakers, poetry, amusement rides, performances, photo booth and more. The event also includes a unity march from the MLK Jr. Monument to the Mizner Park Amphitheater.

Date: Monday, January 20, 2025

Schedule of Events:

8:00am - 10:00am: Community Breakfast

Theme: Don't Give Up on the Dream

Ebenezer Missionary Baptist Church (220 Ruby Street)

Sponsored by Developing Interracial & Social Change (DISC)

10:00am: Unity March

Starting at the MLK Jr. Monument (200 Ruby Street), traveling south on Federal Highway to the Mizner Park Amphitheater (590 Plaza Real)

• Featuring Boca Raton Community High School Band and Color Guard
• Trolley service available for those requiring assistance

10:30am: Ceremony

Mizner Park Amphitheater (590 Plaza Real)

• Keynote speaker: Dr. Alisha Winn
• Mayoral proclamation
• Community leader speeches
• Poetry and music by: Hued Songs, Sherrika Mitchell, Nelly's Echo, and Chi Chi Ma Productions
• Humanitarian Award presentation

11:30am - 3:00pm: FREE Unity Celebration

Mizner Park Amphitheater (590 Plaza Real, east lot)

• Amusement rides and games
• Community service project
• Community partner booths
• Photo booth
• Food and drinks available for purchase
• Stage performances

Weather: The event continues rain or shine.

Restrooms: Located at the Mizner Park Amphitheater.

Food Vendors: A variety of food trucks will be onsite at the Mizner Park Amphitheater with food available for purchase.

Have a Question at the Event? Ask a City staff member. They will be in red "EVENT STAFF" shirts and can help you throughout the event.

HOW TO GET THERE AND WHERE TO PARK?

The best places to park and how to arrive and depart safely.

Where to Park?

Free and ample parking available at:

• City Hall: 201 W. Palmetto Park Road
• Building Administration: 200 NW 2nd Avenue
• Downtown Public Library: 400 NW 2nd Avenue
• City Lot: 300 NW 2nd Avenue
• Limited parking available at Mizner Park garages

Metered parking:

• On-street metered parking available throughout downtown

Catch a Ride with BocaConnect:

Hop on BocaConnect, the City’s easy and stress-free on-demand shuttle service. FREE and low-cost service in Downtown Boca and the surrounding area. Download the app and book your ride.

Bicyclists: Bike racks are available at the Mizner Park Amphitheater. Be sure to wear reflective clothing and add reflective material to your bike for safety.

See Tracks? Think Train: For those walking to and from the event, look and listen before crossing any train tracks.

Charge While You Attend: Electric car charging stations are available nearby, at City Hall and the Downtown Library.

Plan Ahead: Whether you are utilizing a shared ride program or driving your car to the event, leave early and plan ahead in order to arrive to the event safe and on time.



Traffic Alert:

• There will be a rolling road closure for the unity march from 10:00am to 11:00am - starting at Glades Road and Federal Highway, to NE 2nd Street, and up through Mizner Park.  

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Spread the Love: Use the hashtag #LoveBocaRaton when posting your photos from City events and all-around Boca Raton. You might be featured on one of our pages. Also, use the nationally recognized #MLKDay hashtag.

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SAFETY TIPS FROM POLICE & FIRE SERVICES

It Takes Four Seconds or Less for someone to break into your vehicle: Be sure to lock your car and take all personal items with you. Never leave your keys in your vehicle.

Plan Ahead: Talk to your family members about a potential meet up spot around the event in case you get separated.