

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: 41st Annual Aurora MLK Ceremony
- **Event Start and End Date**: Mon, 19 Jan, 2026 at 06:00 pm – Mon, 19 Jan, 2026 at 08:00 pm
- **Event Description**: Together we celebrate the life and legacy of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. at the 41st Annual Aurora MLK Ceremony!About this EventAurora to Celebrate 41st Annual MLK Ceremony Featuring Guest Speaker Stacy Davis GatesThe City of Aurora will continue a four-decades-long tradition of honoring the life and legacy of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. during the 41st Annual MLK Ceremony on Monday, January 19, 2026. The event will begin at 6:00 P.M. at East Aurora High School, located at 500 Tomcat Lane.  This year’s ceremony features keynote speaker Stacy Davis Gates, President of the Chicago Teachers Union and President of the Illinois Federation of Teachers, and a leading national voice in the fight for educational equity, labor rights, and racial justice. A former high school social studies teacher, Davis Gates has been instrumental in building a movement that connects labor organizing to the broader fight for community well-being and structural change.  “Davis Gates is a dynamic speaker who brings courage and clarity,” Nicholas Richard-Thompson, Deputy Chief of Staff, said. “Her fearless leadership and commitment to the 'common good' approach to organizing make her the ideal voice to help us reflect on King’s legacy of labor advocacy and our current struggle for structural justice.” The evening will also include:  - Educational workshops on Dr. King's legacy and philosophy  - Youth and adult performances, including local choruses and artists  - The Donna J. Williams MLK Service Awards, presented to residents who exemplify a radical service ethic  - The MLK Youth Liberation Awards, honoring students for their advocacy and leadership  For over forty years, the City of Aurora has gathered to commemorate the birth and mission of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. The event serves as a call to action for residents to promote justice, elevate human dignity, and strengthen neighborhoods through service and advocacy.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/aurora/41st-annual-aurora-mlk-ceremony/100001979808395205
- **Event Categories**: martin-luther-king-day, workshops, art
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 1

## Ticket Details

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- **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD

## Event venue details

- **city**: Aurora
- **state**: IL
- **country**: United States
- **location**: East Aurora High School
- **lat**: 41.7445318
- **long**: -88.29723369999999
- **full address**: East Aurora High School, 500 Tomcat Lane, Aurora, United States

## Event Organizer details

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- **organizer**: City of Aurora | Mayor's Office (https://allevents.in/org/city-of-aurora-|-mayors-office/22599704)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Mon, 19 Jan, 2026 at 06:00 pm
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** East Aurora High School, 500 Tomcat Lane, Aurora, United States
- **Q**: What is the ticket price?
  - **A:** starting from 0 up to 0 USD
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** City of Aurora | Mayor's Office
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** martin-luther-king-day, workshops, art
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about 41st Annual Aurora MLK Ceremony ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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