What to do in Utah for Martin Luther King Day? – Deseret News

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The first three-day weekend of the year is approaching. But it’s not just a three-day weekend – it’s also Martin Luther King Day.

Monday, January 20, 2025 is a federal holiday to honor the legacy of civil rights activist Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. National Park Servicethis holiday is always celebrated every year on the third Monday of January.

But the question is: How to celebrate Martin Luther King Day in Utah?

4 things to do for Martin Luther King Day in Utah

Here are some events and activities you can do this year in Utah to celebrate King.

Participate in a service project

A good way to follow King’s example is to serve your community.

UServeUtah.gov has many opportunities for individuals and families to serve. For Martin Luther King Day, they plan to serve those in Switchpoint Tooele by serving the Harris Community Village, Thrift Store and Pantry.

You can also find other service options near you at JustServe.org.

Celebrate with a university

In Provo, BYU will host one Martin Luther King Community Outreach Day. With a cultural celebration, service projects and free refreshments, this event will be great for the whole family.

From a march and rally to various concerts University of Utah has events happening every day from January 18th to January 25th.

And if you’re looking for things to do after the holidays, Westminster University has several events at the end of January and into February.

See the events of the inauguration day

This Martin Luther King Day also happens to fall on Inauguration Day. So if you want to stay warm inside, this could be a perfect past time for you.

The dedication ceremony takes place at noon on that day, according to Washington.organd be followed by a ceremonial parade and various other events.

Learn more about Martin Luther King Jr.

Don’t know much about King? This is the perfect opportunity to head down to your local library or search online about his life and achievements.

From his various speeches and marches, there is much you can learn about this influential Baptist minister.