2026 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Unity Walk

Next date: Monday, January 19, 2026 | 11:00 AM to 01:00 PM

Here is a full list of 2026 events:

Friday, January 16

7:15 PM

Shabbat Service with Guest Speaker Pastor Anita Williams

Temple Emanu-El

151 McIntosh Road

Sarasota, FL 34232

 

Saturday, January 17

6 PM

Annual Alpha Phi Alpha Foundation of Manasota, Inc.

Xi Psi Lambda chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.

23rd Annual Dream Makers Gala*

The ORA

578 McIntosh Road

Sarasota, FL 34232

*Purchase tickets here.

 

Sunday, January 18

10 AM

Sunday Morning Worship with Guest Speaker Rabbi Michael Shefrin

Bethel CME Church

1719 22nd Street

Sarasota, FL 34234

 

7:30 PM

Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe

“Celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr."*

Sarasota Opera House

61 N. Pineapple Avenue

Sarasota, FL 34236

*Purchase tickets at www.sarasotaopera.org.

 

Monday January 19

7:30 AM

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Breakfast

Robert L. Taylor Community Complex

1845 34 th /John Rivers Street

Sarasota, FL 34234

 

11 AM

Martin Luther King, Jr. Unity Walk

Walk Route Start: Robert L. Taylor Community Complex

Stop: Dr. MLK Park

 

11 AM – 3 PM

Dr. MLK Medical/Wellness Fair

Robert L. Taylor Community Complex

1845 34 th /John Rivers Street

Sarasota, FL 34234

 

Noon to 4 PM

Dr. MLK Park Festival

Activities: Live Musical Entertainment, Speakers, Food Vendors

Robert L. Taylor Community Complex

1845 34 th /John Rivers Street

Sarasota, FL 34234

 

When

Location

Robert L. Taylor Community Complex to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Park, 1845 34th St., 34234, View Map