City of Wilmington details upcoming MLK Jr. Day events
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — Several events are happening around the Wilmington area leading up to Martin Luther King Jr. Day on Monday.
The MLK Community Center is holding a groundbreaking ceremony on Thursday at 10:00 a.m. at 401 South 8th Street.
The public is invited to attend the official start of construction on the MLK Center expansion and renovations at Robert Strange Park. This 5.57-million-dollar investment is a voter-approved parks bond project that will greatly increase the ability of this facility to serve the recreation needs of city residents.
On Saturday, an MLK Fun Day is being held at the Community Center, honoring Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. The public is invited to attend this free, family-friendly event and participate in games & activities, arts & crafts, bounce houses, and refreshments. It runs from 11:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m.
The annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day Parade will begin at 11:00 a.m. on Monday in downtown Wilmington.
It will have some impact on traffic in downtown Wilmington.
The parade route (see below) has been updated this year. It will begin at Third Street near Hanover Street and head south, turning on Princess Street and ending on Fourth Street near Chestnut Street. Third Street will be closed to traffic between Harnett and Market streets beginning at 7 a.m. Several additional intersections along the parade route will be blocked or closed, beginning at 7 a.m. and lasting until approximately 2:30 p.m.
(Photo: City of Wilmington)
The following detours will be in place:
Northbound Third Street through traffic to be detoured to Fifth Avenue
Southbound Third Street through traffic to be detoured to Front Street or Davis Street to Fourth Street or Fifth Avenue
Please note that Front Street will be open to north and southbound traffic. Market Street will remain open to east and westbound traffic.
