Mesa-East Valley MLK Parade and Festival

The community is invited to join the City of Mesa and the Mesa-East Valley MLK Committee as we celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on Monday, January 17, 2022. This year’s celebration theme is Tomorrow Is Today. The festivities will begin with a parade of community groups, organizations, businesses, churches, dance groups, bands, and regional cities. Upon ending their stroll in Downtown Mesa, the celebration will continue with a festival featuring food, vendors, and fun activities.

Mesa-East Valley Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Parade and Festival Information:

The parade begins at 11 a.m. on January 17, 2022, kicking off on Center Street in Downtown Mesa at Martin Luther King Jr. Way. The parade will continue south on Center Street to First Street, and then travel west on First Street and conclude at Robson. The festival will be located on Macdonald Street, just north of Main Street in Downtown Mesa from 12 – 4 p.m.

This is a grantee event and Arizona Humanities is not directly involved in the event planning or implementation. For this reason please use the links provided to confirm dates and times and contact the host organization with any questions.