

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: City of Irving's MLK Observance Event 
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sun, 18 Jan, 2026 at 06:00 pm
- **Event Description**: The City of Irving hosts an annual observance honoring the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. The program features a special performance by Dallas Black Dance Theatre, Cherish Love, and recognition of the MLK Essay Contest winners. Admission is free and open to the public.

Students are invited to submit an essay exploring the theme “Together We Dream: Building Stronger Community Through Action.” Submissions are accepted in three age categories: Grades 3–5, 6–8, and 9–12. Selected winners will be recognized during the Irving MLK Observance on Jan. 18, 2026.

Entry deadline: Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2026
More information: (972) 721-2501

https://irvingtx.gov/mlk-observance
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/irving/city-of-irvings-mlk-observance-event/200029459915543
- **Event Categories**: contests, art, theatre, martin-luther-king-day
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 283

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket URL**: http://facebook.com/200029459915543?utm_source=AllEvents.in&utm_medium=event-discovery-platform&utm_campaign=irving-events

## Event venue details

- **city**: Irving
- **state**: TX
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Irving Arts Center
- **lat**: 32.857725685451
- **long**: -96.957945227623
- **full address**: Irving Arts Center, 1008 Hadrian St, Irving, TX 75062-7515, United States

## Event Organizer details

- **affiliate_id**: 2
- **organizer**: Irving Parks and Recreation (https://allevents.in/org/irving-parks-and-recreation/19321163)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Sun, 18 Jan, 2026 at 06:00 pm
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** Irving Arts Center, 1008 Hadrian St, Irving, TX 75062-7515, United States
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Irving Parks and Recreation
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** contests, art, theatre, martin-luther-king-day
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about City of Irving's MLK Observance Event  ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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