Name: Martin Luther King Jr. Community Celebration
Start: 2026-03-01T16:00:00-05:00
End: 2026-03-01T19:00:00-05:00
Location: Dickinson Theater - Piedmont Virginia Community College

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.**