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2024 Martin Luther King Jr. Day Observations In and Around Oakland County

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Martin Luther King Jr. Day (MLK Day) marks the birth of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and is observed on the third Monday in January each year, though his actual birthday is Jan. 15, 1929.

Attend an event or participate in a day of service to honor Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. this upcoming MLK Day, Jan. 15, 2024. Observed as a National Day of Service, MLK Day encourages all Americans to volunteer to improve their communities. Learn more about the MLK Day of Service on their website, where you can also search for volunteer opportunities or register a project. Additionally, United Way and Volunteer Match have additional resources and opportunities to make it a “day on, not a day off.”

Browse our list of observations and commemorative events happening in and around Oakland County.

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Enter the “Local Gems” Sweepstakes for a Chance to Win $1,000, $500 or $250

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Woman holds a sign that says, "I heart shopping small and local."

Oakland County launched the “Local Gems” Sweepstakes, which gives residents a way to promote their favorite small businesses in the county and win some cash for the holidays.

From Nov. 1 through Nov. 25, shoppers can submit a selfie from small businesses’ brick-and-mortar locations, including its exterior, signage or interior. Created by Oakland County’s Department of Economic Development with financial sponsorship from  Genisys Credit Union,  participants have the chance to win $1,000, $500 or $250.

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