DC Fab! couldn’t be more excited that the Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial is finally complete and later this month there will be several of events for you to attend to celebrate this amazing fete.
President Barack Obama will give an address at the Aug. 28 Memorial Dedication and even pop star Beyonce is rumored to join the celebrations. So far, Jamie Foxx, Aretha Franklin and Berry Gordy are honorary co-chairs of the week.
Here’s a full list of public events:
Wednesday, August 24
Honoring Global Leaders for Peace International Salute Gala
7 to 10 p.m.
National Building Museum
Thursday, August 25
Honoring Past, Present, Future Pioneers Civil Rights Pioneers Luncheon
12 to 2 p.m.
Washington Convention Center
Partners in the Dream
Public Expo
3 p.m. Ribbon Cutting, Expo Open until 8 p.m.
Washington Convention Center
The Message in the Music
Concert of Civil Rights Era Music
8 to 10 p.m.
Washington Convention Center
Friday, August 26
Partners in the Dream Public Expo
9 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Washington Convention Center
Women Who Dare to Dream Luncheon Honoring Women Civil Rights Leaders
12 to 2 p.m.
Washington Convention Center
Saturday, August 27
Partners in the Dream Public Expo
9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Washington Convention Center
Interfaith Prayer Service
10 to 11:30 a.m.
Washington National Cathedral
Dream Keepers Encouraging Future Leaders Youth Symposium
12 to 3 p.m.
Washington Convention Center
The Celebration Dream Gala
7 to 10 p.m.
Washington Convention Center
Sunday, August 28
Dedication
Pre-Dedication Concert: 10 a.m.
Dedication Ceremony: 11 a.m.
Post-Dedication Concert: 2 p.m.
West Potomac Park
Partners in the Dream
Public Expo
2:30 to 6 p.m.
Washington Convention Center
Tickets range from FREE-$250. Click here to join history!
