How to observe MLK Day 2026 in New Orleans: Service and community events

NEW ORLEANS — Communities across the New Orleans area will mark Martin Luther King Jr. Day on Monday, Jan. 19, 2026, with public service projects, cultural celebrations, and parades honoring Dr. King’s legacy.

Here is a list of publicly accessible events planned in and around the metro area:

Archdiocese of New Orleans MLK Day of Service

Location: CYO/Youth and Young Adult Ministry Office, 2241 Mendez St., New Orleans

Time: 8 a.m. to noon…

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