City of Sacramento, CA

01/17/2025 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 01/17/2025 12:03

Streets temporarily closing Jan. 20 for MLK Day events in two Sacramento areas

Many people will be gathering to participate in local events honoring the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. on Monday, Jan. 20.

For the safety of participants and residents, please be aware that street closures will be occurring to accommodate the route of the march for each event.

March for the Dream

The march kicks off at 8:30 a.m. at the Oak Park Community Center (3425 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.). This portion of the march, called the Extra Mile, will gather community leaders and residents for an early ceremonial start to the march.

The official start of the march will begin at approximately 9:15 a.m. at Sacramento City College, (3835 Freeport Blvd.). Participants are expected to meet between the college and Hughes Stadium.

Street closures will occur along the following:

  • 13th Avenue between Freeport Boulevard and Land Park Drive
  • Land Park Drive between 13th Avenue and Broadway
  • Broadway between 16th Street and Freeport Boulevard
  • Freeport Boulevard between Broadway and Sutterville Road

For participants who park near Sacramento City College or the Oak Park Community Center, SacRT will provide free light rail service to and from the Sacramento City College station. Participants must present a flyer to SacRT staff.

For more information visit marchforthedream.org

The North Sacramento/Del Paso Heights Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Call to Action

The North Sacramento/Del Paso Heights event kicks off at 8 a.m. at Grant Union High School (1400 Grand Ave). The march begins 10:00 a.m. and is expected to end at 11:30 a.m. back at Grant Union High School for a business-and-resource fair.

The route will be as follows:

  • Start at Grant Union High School off Grand Avenue
  • Right onto South Avenue
  • Turn right on Rio Linda Boulevard
  • Turn right on Grand Avenue
  • Follow Grand Avenue back to Grant Union High School

After the march, there will be a resource fair, lunch and a strategy session focused on topics such as housing and homelessness, youth development, community wellness and community resources.

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