Labor allies and union members are invited to walk with the Metropolitan Washington Council, AFL-CIO in the the 20th Annual MLK Holiday DC Peace Walk & Parade, taking place on Saturday, January 18, 2025 in Congress Heights, DC. This year's event will celebrate the theme “Commit to the Noble Struggle for Equal Rights.”

For 40+ years, this historic event has honored Dr. King’s vision, starting in 1979 with radio host Ralph Waldo “Petey” Greene, Dr. Calvin W. Rolark, and Councilmember Wilhelmina J. Rolark. Held on one of the first streets named for Dr. King, the parade began six years before his birthday became a federal holiday.

This year’s celebration will take place indoors at the Entertainment and Sports Arena (ESA) in Congress Heights, SE DC. Participants will march into the arena from Cypress Street, leading into a day full of activities.

Register to walk with us using the form on this page, and we'll look forward to seeing you on Saturday, January 18 for a powerful day of action.