MLK Rally, March, and Resource Fair 2026

Thank you to the MLK Community Center for organizing this annual MLK Day event.

• What: Martin Luther King Jr. Rally, March, & Resource Fair
• When: Monday, January 19, 2026
• Time: Rally begins at 10:00am, the March follows, Resource Fair is 11:00am-1:30pm
• Where: Spokane Convention Center - 334 W Spokane Falls Blvd, Spokane, WA 99201

You're Invited!

All are warmly invited to rally and march alongside us.

The march route is relatively short and will take place outdoors, while both the rally and the resource fair will be held indoors at the Spokane Convention Center.

The rally begins at 10:00am. After the rally concludes, YWCA Spokane will gather at the Lt. Colonel Michael P. Anderson Astronaut statue (photo below) to regroup prior to marching. Signs will be available for the march and you are also welcome to bring your own or participate without a sign if you prefer.

See the map of the Convention Center with the meeting location at the statue marked by an orange star.

If you plan to participate and have any questions, please reach out via email at equity@ywcaspokane.org to receive updates of any changes and the rally meet up spot. We look forward to seeing you at this important community event as we come together to honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Why this Gathering is Important

Celebrating Martin Luther King Jr. Day is important because it honors both the man and the movement he helped lead. It also invites us to reflect on our ongoing responsibility to build a more just and equitable society.

Dr. King’s work was rooted in the belief that dignity, safety, and opportunity are human rights. He challenged systems of racism, poverty, and violence through nonviolent action, collective courage, and moral clarity. Recognizing MLK Day is a way to acknowledge the sacrifices made in the struggle for civil rights and to affirm that the work of justice is not finished.

It is also intentionally a day of service, not just remembrance. MLK Day calls us to put his values into practice through community care, advocacy, and standing up against injustice in our own spheres of influence. In that sense, celebrating MLK Day is less about looking back and more about recommitting: to equity, to community, and to the belief that change is possible when people act together.

Questions about the event?

This event is organized by the MLK Community Center. For any questions regarding organization of the event or media coverage, please contact the MLK Community Center at (509) 868-0856.

Gratitude

We extend our sincere gratitude to the Spokane MLK Community Center for their leadership and continued dedication to organize this annual MLK Day march, rally, and resource fair. We are honored to support their efforts and stand alongside community partners, volunteers, and participants in uplifting Dr. King’s legacy and advancing equity and justice throughout Spokane.

View the recap of our 2025 MLK Celebration from last year.