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Here's Your Guide To 2021 Martin Luther King Jr. Day Celebrations In St. Louis, Metro East
In honor of Martin Luther King's Day Monday, St. Louis will hold several events to celebrate the Black Civil Rights leader's life .
January 18, 2021
In honor of Martin Luther King's Day Monday, there will be several events held to celebrate the Black Civil Rights leader's life. The impact of the pandemic is continuing to make event organizers adapt to ensure social distancing guidelines are followed. That will be most noticeable with the annual tribute held at the Old Courthouse. Normally the rotunda would be packed and there would be singing and speeches but the event will be moving outdoors. The Alton branch of the NAACP is asking participants to meet at Lincoln-Douglas square in downtown Alton at 1 p.m., with the motorcade at 2 p.m. There will be virtual celebrations too. The St. Louis Art Museum will hold an all-day event with music, dance and theatrical performances. You can watch it here. Free COVID testing is being offered Monday at 2425 North Whittier Street in St. Louis from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. The Urban League is hosting a drive-through distribution of free PPE products including a face mask, toiletries and food. The group will convene at the Jamestown Mall in north St. Louis County, tomorrow from noon to 3 p.m.
