Lubbock to host five-day Martin Luther King Jr. celebration, starting Thursday, Jan. 15

LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) – The Martin Luther King Commemorative Council of Lubbock will host a five-day celebration honoring the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. from Jan. 15-19.

All events will take place at Lubbock Memorial Civic Center, 1501 Mac Davis Lane.

Event schedule

The celebration begins Thursday, Jan. 15, with “Take A STEP” at 7 p.m.

Friday, Jan. 16, features the Individuals of Distinction Award Banquet at 6:30 p.m. Tickets cost $30 per person. Guest speakers include Dr. Stephanie Smith-Jeffery and Dr. Christa Tillman Young.

Saturday, Jan. 17, will host Youth Night/Musical at 6:30 p.m…

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