41st Annual Martin Luther King Community Celebration

The Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Celebration in Charlottesville, VA, is celebrating its 41st anniversary on March 1, 2026 at PVCC Dickinson Theater. There is a Prelude Show from 4-5 pm, with the Celebration beginning at 5 pm. (This is rescheduled due to the winter storms)

Key details regarding the celebration include:

Origin: The event began in 1985, sponsored by the Charlottesville NAACP. This is the 41st year of the Celebration.

Significance: It honors the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and recognizes community members with the MLK Community Service Award.

Activities: The celebration includes a community choir, children's choir, and contributions from various local faith leaders and organizations.

**PLEASE NOTE--THE LOCATION WILL BE PIEDMONT VIRGINIA COMMUNITY COLLEGE, DICKINSON PERFORMING ARTS BUILDING. THIS IS A CHANGE FROM MT. ZION CHURCH WHERE IT NORMALLY IS HELD AS THERE IS MORE PARKING. PLEASE ANNOUNCE THE CHANGE IN LOCATION.**