# MLK Day 2026 Events & Parades in Des Moines | AllEvents | Des Moines events - **Subtitle**: Celebrate the achievements and life of Martin Luther King Jr Day with interesting events and things to do in Des Moines; from parades, concerts to walking tours, gospel choirs and a lot more this MLK Day 2026 in Des Moines. - **Category**: Martin Luther King Day - **Display Name**: Martin Luther King day events - **Type**: other ## Audience - **Followers**: 6.1k+ - **Recent Followers**: - **Avatar 1**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/thumbs/attendeethumb689b208d2a182.png - **Avatar 2**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/transup/fe/dd6c34afa04838afcc0e34e7154a39/user-14.png - **Avatar 3**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/transup/37/ead652edca48399666fefbbee25262/user-50.png ## About Celebrating the life of the American Civil Rights Leader, Martin Luther King Jr. It is a massive celebration of the life and achievements of this influential personality. There are so many things to celebrate Martin Luther King Jr Day 2026 in Des Moines. You could be a part of the parade or enjoy a concert to make merry on the auspicious occasion of the MLK Day. You can even celebrate this day by volunteering at the community service. Since, this holiday is also a lot about the MLK Day Of Service. Walking tours, annual tribute to Martin Luther King Jr, community building workshops and a lot more. ## Trending Events in Des Moines - **Event Name**: Tig Notaro at Hoyt Sherman Place - **Venue**: Hoyt Sherman Place - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/893960c0-4499-11f1-8625-6d4feba00823-rimg-w1200-h400-dc3230bf-gmir.jpg?v=1777556165 - **Event Name**: Wicked - Des Moines - **Description**: 📍 Venue: Des Moines Civic Center 🏠 Address: 221 Walnut Street, Des Moines, IA 50309 🌆 City: Des Moines 📍 Location: 41.5873, -93.6205✨ Embark on an extraordinary journey at Wicked - Des Moines, where every moment promises to be unforgetta - **Venue**: Des Moines Civic Center - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/fd44de40-a74f-11f1-b98f-cbeba3585b3a-rimg-w1200-h849-dc080808-gmir.jpg?v=1788409741 - **Event Name**: Wicked at Des Moines Civic Center - **Venue**: Des Moines Civic Center - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/02604e10-9b79-11f1-94c5-d3a2412e8c30-rimg-w1200-h1200-dc181818-gmir.jpg?v=1787108244 - **Event Name**: Wicked at Des Moines, IA - **Description**: Wicked Des Moines Civic Center - Des Moines, IA 18 September, 2026 at 07:30 PM - **Venue**: Des Moines Civic Center - Des Moines, IA - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/cf059172bb3b90a4fa1f8699c18a55f44f7cc79f55c7beccc46b06c6c2fd9f1a-rimg-w1200-h675-dc080808-gmir?v=1788469152 - **Event Name**: Wicked - On Tour - **Description**: Wicked Venue: Des Moines Civic Center - Des Moines, IA Date: 20 September, 2026 Time: 01:00 PM - **Venue**: Des Moines Civic Center - Des Moines, IA - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/3354ffdd64f865e15be1314b841fce441284d2cf3d089a72ad3505b86da95e87-rimg-w1200-h675-dc080808-gmir?v=1788469393 - **Event Name**: Blues Traveler Gin Blossoms & Spin Doctors - **Venue**: Lauridsen Amphitheater at Water Works Park - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/d32e9f30-a446-11f1-9988-bfc638c33a5a-rimg-w819-h1024-dcd8c8b8-gmir.jpg?v=1788075962 - **Event Name**: GalaxyCon Des Moines - Friday - **Venue**: Hy-Vee Hall at Iowa Events Center - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/bbc1fcc0-a83d-11f1-a4a1-eb59356bc08b-rimg-w1200-h750-dcf8f8f8-gmir.jpg?v=1788511852 - **Event Name**: Wicked (Touring) - only children age 5 and over with tickets will be allowed into the theater - **Description**: Nearby AttractionsWicked (Touring) has 224 upcoming events. - **Venue**: Des Moines Performing Arts Center - Civic Center - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/3253c74704847d9b237c8f1f084df014993f135863bbcb1c493d1a3b75ddf7cb-rimg-w1024-h576-dc191613-gmir.jpg?v=1774043434 - **Event Name**: Wicked - **Description**: Wicked Venue: Des Moines Civic Center - Des Moines, IA Date: 13 September, 2026 Time: 06:30 PM - **Venue**: Des Moines Civic Center - Des Moines, IA - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/3c7bc60526aec0db9228800dfb21ed10c6d54d5cbfc06098aa67654c15b492d7-rimg-w1200-h675-dc080808-gmir?v=1788260028 ## Browse Martin Luther King Day Events by Date - [Martin Luther King Day Events Today in Des Moines](https://allevents.in/des-moines/martin-luther-king-day--today) - [Martin Luther King Day Events This Weekend in Des Moines](https://allevents.in/des-moines/martin-luther-king-day--this-weekend) - [Martin Luther King Day Events in September in Des Moines](https://allevents.in/des-moines/martin-luther-king-day--september) - [Martin Luther King Day Events in October in Des Moines](https://allevents.in/des-moines/martin-luther-king-day--october) ## FAQs - **Q**: How can I find Martin Luther King Day events in Des Moines? - **A:** You can discover upcoming Martin Luther King Day events in Des Moines on AllEvents.in. 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