{"id":112137,"date":"2026-01-09T18:36:09","date_gmt":"2026-01-09T18:36:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/112137\/"},"modified":"2026-01-09T18:36:09","modified_gmt":"2026-01-09T18:36:09","slug":"leading-with-courage-the-city-of-pompano-beach-2026-mlk-jr-celebrations","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/112137\/","title":{"rendered":"Leading With Courage The City of Pompano Beach 2026 MLK Jr. Celebrations"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Leading\"Leading<\/a><\/p>\n

Pompano Beach \u00a0\u2014 The\u00a0City of Pompano Beach, in partnership with the\u00a0Pompano Beach Memorial MLK Committee, proudly announces its\u00a02026 Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebrations. This celebration is a multi-day\u00a0series of\u00a0FREE and low-cost community events\u00a0honoring the life, legacy, and enduring vision of\u00a0Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.<\/p>\n

From January 3 through January 19, residents and visitors are invited to come together for a meaningful week of reflection, unity, service, and celebration. This year\u2019s observance blends tradition, culture, faith, and fun. It offers something for every generation as the community leads with courage and purpose in Dr. King\u2019s spirit.<\/p>\n

CALENDAR OF EVENTS
\nFEATURED EVENT: MLK PARADE & CELEBRATION<\/a><\/p>\n

Sunday, January 19 | 9:00 AM \u2013 5:30 PM | FREE
Parade Route:\u00a0Blanche Ely High School to Mitchell Moore Park<\/p>\n

The centerpiece of the celebration, the\u00a0MLK Parade & Celebration, kicks off with a vibrant 9:00 AM parade. The beginning lineup is at\u00a08:00 AM at Blanche Ely High School. The parade concludes at\u00a0Mitchell\/Moore Park. Here, families can enjoy a full day of live entertainment, music, a kid\u2019s zone, and community activities. Food trucks and merchandise vendors will also be available for individual purchase.<\/p>\n

MLK Interfaith Prayer Breakfast<\/p>\n

Friday, January 3 | 9:00 AM \u2013 12:00 PM | FREE
E. Pat Larkins Community Center
Join local clergy, City of Pompano Beach leadership, and the MLK Committee for a delicious hot breakfast and a moment of unity and reflection honoring Dr. King.
No registration required.<\/p>\n

MLK Movie Night & Fish Fry<\/a><\/p>\n

Thursday, January 9 | 6:00 PM | FREE
E. Pat Larkins Community Center
Unite with the community for a special screening of\u00a0Sound of Hope: The Story of Possum Trot, accompanied by fresh fried fish.
Youth under 18 must be supervised.<\/p>\n

Gospel Competition<\/p>\n

Friday, January 10 | 3:00 PM | $15 Entry
E. Pat Larkins Community Center
Experience an uplifting showcase of powerful voices and inspiring gospel music. Join in the celebration of Dr. King\u2019s legacy of faith, hope, and unity.<\/p>\n

Soulful Sundays & Poetry: MLK Edition<\/a><\/p>\n

Saturday, January 11 | 6:00 \u2013 9:00 PM | $10 per person
Ali Cultural Arts Center
Celebrate culture, creativity, and community with live performances. Two featured poets will inspire and uplift through spoken word.<\/p>\n

MLK Golf Championship<\/a><\/p>\n

Friday, January 16 | 8:00 AM | Online Registration Required
Pompano Beach Golf Club \u2013 Pines Course
This 4-person scramble tournament features an 8:30 AM shotgun start on the newly redesigned Pines Course.
lass=\u201dyoast-text-mark\u201d \/>>Team Entry:\u00a0$300 (includes 18 holes of golf, complimentary food and drinks on the course, post-round luncheon, and trophy presentation at Galuppi\u2019s).<\/p>\n

MLK Poetry Jam: Pompano Beach<\/a><\/p>\n

Saturday, January 17 | 2:00 \u2013 8:00 PM | $25+
Ali Cultural Arts Center
A soul-stirring musical poetry experience set against the powerful backdrop of MLK Weekend. Guests are invited to dress in elegant all-black attire and immerse themselves in a night of expression, artistry, and cultural celebration.<\/p>\n

A Community United<\/p>\n

The 2026 Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebrations show Pompano Beach\u2019s dedication to honoring Dr. King\u2019s dream<\/a>. This is done through fellowship, creativity, and working together. Residents, families, and visitors are encouraged to participate, reflect, and celebrate together.<\/p>\n

For event details, tickets, and updates, visit the City of Pompano Beach events calendar<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Presented by:
The Pompano Beach Memorial MLK Committee
The City of Pompano Beach<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Pompano Beach \u00a0\u2014 The\u00a0City of Pompano Beach, in partnership with the\u00a0Pompano Beach Memorial MLK Committee, proudly announces its\u00a02026…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":112138,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[17],"tags":[249,251,250],"class_list":{"0":"post-112137","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-fort-lauderdale","8":"tag-fort-lauderdale","9":"tag-fort-lauderdale-headlines","10":"tag-fort-lauderdale-news"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/112137","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=112137"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/112137\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/112138"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=112137"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=112137"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=112137"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}