Martin Luther King Day events happening around the Cape Fear

CAPE FEAR, NC (WWAY) — Martin Luther King Day honors the life and legacy of the civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr., who was born on January 15th, 1929.

The commemorate, many groups and organizations are hosting events during the weekend and on Monday. Here are some of the events:

NEW HANOVER:

• SENC Martin Luther King Jr. Pageant in Wilmington
  • Friday, January 16th
  • 6:00 p.m.
  • MLK Center, 401 S 8th Street
• MLK Jr. Family Fun Day in Wilmington
  • Saturday, January 17th
  • 11:00 a.m.
  • MLK Center, 401 S 8th Street
• MLK Jr. Ecumenical Service in Wilmington
  • Sunday, January 18th
  • 11:00 a.m.
  • Ebenezer Missionary Baptist Church, 2929 Princess Place Drive\
• SENC MLK Jr. Parade in Downtown Wilmington
  • Monday, January 19th
  • 11:00 a.m.
  • 3rd Street

PENDER:

• Burgaw Lions Club 2nd annual MLK Day of Service Luncheon in Burgaw
  • Monday, January 19th
  • 11:00 a.m.
  • Pender County Library, 103 S. Cowan Street

BLADEN:

• 37th annual MLK Jr. Parade in Elizabethtown
  • Monday, January 19th
  • Lineup: 9 am, Start: 11 am
  • 805 West Broad Street

COLUMBUS:

• MLK Day in Bolton
  • Saturday January 17th
  • Noon
  • Community Prayer House, 18635 Andrew Jackson Highway