Ceremony honoring Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. to be held January 19 in Kalamazoo

KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) – Two weeks from today the City of Kalamazoo will commemorate the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. with a ceremony will be held at Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Park on Rose Street.

The event January 19 will begin with a commemorative walk at 3:45 p.m. at the Metro Transit Building across the street from the park and a wreath-laying ceremony that is expected to begin around 4:15 p.m. in the park.

The ceremony will feature remarks from community leaders reflecting on Dr. King’s life, legacy, and lasting impact. The ceremony will take place weather permitting…

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