Event Date
Jan 23, 2027
Location
Sac State University Ballroom
Keynote Speaker
To Be Announced
Essay Contest
To Be Announced
Attend
Be part of this memorable event
honoring Dr. King's Legacy
Sponsor
Support the region's
unity event
Students
14th annual essay contest
(grades 6 - 12)
2026 MLK Celebration Honorees & Speakers
A night of inspiration, leadership and community impact
MLK Keynote Speaker
To Be Annouced
Robert T. Matsui Community Service Award
To Be Annouce
2027 Nonprofit Grant
Recipient
Honoring Dr. King's Dream
HONORING EQUALITY, JUSTICE, AND UNITY.
The annual MLK Celebration Sacramento event celebrates Dr. King's dream of equality and justice. It features educational programs, an amazing keynote speaker, the awarding of 2026 MLK Essay contest winners, and honoring the Community Service Award honoree. Join us in honoring his legacy and building a more inclusive community.
5
Counties Participating
27
Annual MLK Celebrations
13
Years of the MLK essay contest
2026 MLK Celebration Sponsors
Join Us for the 2027 MLK Celebration
Celebrate unity, service, and the generation of leaders