MLK Celebration Austin
Annual March and Festival
Austin Events and Festivals
MLK Celebration Austin
January 16, 2012
9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Downtown (UT, State Capitol, and Huston-Tillotson University)
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The annual MLK Celebration in Austin consists of a downtown march followed up by a partial day festival on the campus of Huston-Tillotson University. The event typically draws approximately 15,000 people.
The Community March begins with a brief ceremony on the UT campus at the MLK statue at 9:00 am.
From there, the march proceeds to the State Capitol for another ceremony and some gospel music.
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The march culminates at the nearby campus of Huston-Tillotson University for a Cultural Festival celebrating the legacy of Dr. King and the rich diversity of Austin. The festival lasts until 3:00 pm. There will be live music and numerous vendors.
2012 MLK Celeberation Live Music includes:
- Les and the Funk Mob
- Nelson Saga Band
- MirrorImage Dem Twinz
- Ugly Elephant Band
Free Parking for 2012 Austin MLK March
- State Capitol Visitors Parking Garage (1201 San Jacinto BLVD, 78701)
- UT Disch-Falk Field (1300 E MLK BLVD, 78722)
- Kealing Middle School (1607 Pennsylvania AVE, 78702)
- Holy Cross Catholic Church (1610 E 11th, 78702)
- Blackshear Elementary School (1712 E 11th, 78702)
- Greater Mount Zion Baptist Church (1801 Pennsylvania AVE, 78702)
- Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church (1206 E 9th, 78702)
- Mount Olive Baptist Church (1800 E 11th, 78702)
MLK Celebration Austin Vendor Info
The Austin Area Heritage Council provides this downloadable 2012 vendor packet for the MLK Cultural Festival portion of the Celebration held at Austin's Huston-Tillotson University.
Per the Austin Area Heritage Council, vendor forms are due by January 6, 2012 - those received after will incur a $25 late fee.
For more information, contact Mrs. Carol Wright at (512) 323-6773 ext. 102.
Other MLK Celebration Austin Events
In conjunction with the annual MLK Celebration in Austin, there are a number of other related events in addition to the MLK March and Cultural Festival.
These include:
- MLK Youth Scholarship Awards - January 14, 2012
- MLK Oratory Competition - January 11, 2012
- MLK Day of Service - January 14, 2012 - in conjunction with United Way Capital Area and Hands on Central Texas
