

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: 35th Annual Leesburg MLK March & Celebration 
- **Event Start and End Date**: Mon, 19 Jan, 2026 at 10:15 am – Mon, 19 Jan, 2026 at 01:00 pm
- **Event Description**: Loudoun County’s 35th Annual
Dr. Martin Luther King March and Celebration

Families, friends, and community organizations from Loudoun County and all over the world are invited to come together on Monday, January 19, 2026 for the annual celebration honoring the birthday of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. This year’s march will take place in person at 10 a.m. on the Loudoun County Courthouse lawn in Leesburg.

The theme of this year’s celebration is “The Dream Continues: Our History, Our Voice, Our Impact” as we focus on the dream of achieving racial equity and harmony in our community and nation. This year marks the 35th Anniversary of the march and celebration, one of the largest and oldest in the region. This historic celebration is under the leadership of the MLK Diversity-Engagement Foundation, a 501(c)3 non-profit.

The Loudoun County MLK Celebration includes a symbolic march from the Old Loudoun Courthouse to the Douglass Community Center, formerly Douglass High School, located at 407 East Market Street, Leesburg. Local school bands, individuals, families, and community groups will be participating in the celebration. Noteworthy in Loudoun County history, Douglass High School was the last segregated high school in Loudoun County until it was closed in 1968 as a result of desegregation.

Following the march, light refreshments will be served at the Douglass Community Center. Musical performances, presentations, featured speakers and inspirational offerings will be made by members of the community, highlighted by keynote speaker: The Honorable Gabriel Acevero, Maryland House of Delegates, District 39.

Attendees to the Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration are encouraged to participate in a collection drive to benefit Loudoun Hunger Relief. These local charities have a special need for nonperishable food items. Drop off area for the collection drive will be at Frederick Douglass Elementary (510 Principal Drummond Way SE, Leesburg, VA) from 7:30 AM to 9 AM.

Parking is available for attendees at the Loudoun County Parking Garage (146 Loudoun St SW), the Town Hall Parking Garage (10 Loudoun St SW). A shuttle will be available, starting at 9:45 AM, from Frederick Douglass Elementary to the Loudoun County Courthouse for attendees with limited mobility and committee members. Space on the shuttle will be limited. A shuttle will be available at Frederick Douglass Elementary at the end of the March to transport attendees who not wish to attend the program back to the parking garages.

The 2026 keynote speaker is the Honorable Gabriel Acevero of the Maryland House of Delegates, District 39. Delegate Gabriel Acevero has represented Maryland’s 39th Legislative District in the House of Delegates since 2019. A dedicated advocate for social justice, Delegate Acevero has emerged as a leading voice on labor rights, immigrant rights, and racial justice. He currently serves on the House Appropriations Committee, where he has played a pivotal role in advancing vocational education initiatives across the state. Born in Trinidad and Tobago, Delegate Acevero is an organizer by trade and was instrumental in the passage of Anton’s Law, which increased transparency in police disciplinary records, and more recently, the Equality Access to Public Services Act. He is a proud member of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc., and a graduate of Bowie State University.

The historic founding sponsors of the I “Have A Dream” Committee include the Baha’i Community of Loudoun, Bluemont Concert Series, Douglass Alumni Association, and the NAACP Loudoun Branch. Individuals, families, schools, businesses, civic, and religious organizations are all welcome to participate both in person and virtually in this year’s March and Celebration hosted and presented by the MLK Diversity-Engagement Foundation.

2026 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration Schedule
Monday January 19, 2026
Douglass Community Center

7:30 –9 AM - Food Drive at Douglass Elementary for Loudoun Hunger Relief
9:00 AM- Children’s Corner 
9:00 AM- Youth – Elder Panel – Bridging Generations
10:00 AM – Marchers assemble at the Loudoun County Courthouse
10:15 AM – Invocation at the Loudoun County Courthouse 
10:30 AM – March begins – Loudoun Courthouse to Douglass Community Center
11:00 AM – Morning Celebration Program, Refreshments, visiting at Douglass Community Center
12:00 PM – Community Scholarship Awards and Keynote Speaker: The Honorable Gabriel Acevero, Maryland House of Delegates, District 39. followed by music and other inspirational performances.
1:00 PM – Conclusion of program

For more information, contact: Tammy Carter (571) 331-4721, Lena Hickman-Miott
(703) 932-7895 or Lily Dunning (540) 539-5651 or email themarch@mlkleesburg.org.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/leesburg/35th-annual-leesburg-mlk-march-and-celebration/200029500792152
- **Event Categories**: martin-luther-king-day, nonprofit, charities, music, entertainment, concerts, live-music
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 3

## Ticket Details

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## Event venue details

- **city**: Leesburg
- **state**: VA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 407 E Market St, 20176
- **lat**: 39.10952
- **long**: -77.55496
- **full address**: 407 E Market St, 20176, 407 E Market St, Leesburg, VA 20176-4127, United States

## Event Organizer details

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- **organizer**: MLK March Leesburg (https://allevents.in/org/mlk-march-leesburg/27353853)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Mon, 19 Jan, 2026 at 10:15 am
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** 407 E Market St, 20176, 407 E Market St, Leesburg, VA 20176-4127, United States
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** MLK March Leesburg
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
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- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about 35th Annual Leesburg MLK March & Celebration  ?
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