Every year, the City of Lafayette honors the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. with a march and an event organized by the Lafayette Youth Advisory Commission (LYAC). The 18th annual Martin Luther King, Jr. March for Peace event will be held on January 20, 2025. It starts at the Lafayette Public Library and ends at Bob L. Burger Recreation Center.
A pre-march family-friendly celebration with guest performances and speakers begins at 10 a.m. at the north end patio and lawn of the Library.
The March for Peace begins at 10:30 a.m. at the north end of the building.
It proceeds north to Arbor Dr., east on Arbor , south on W. Oak St.. Then, it curves east and continues northbound on Wilson St. Curve east pmto Bermont St. and takes the path onto Marble Ct., as it snakes up to Starline Ave., Cross N. 11th St. at Starline Ave., then south on N. 11th St. and east through Lafayette City Park to the Recreation Center.
Shuttles will be provided from the Rec Center back to the Library.
There, starting at 11 a.m., is a rally. Breakfast burritos and hot chocolate will be provided. There will be speeches and performances by local youth and a performance by Moses Graytower and the American Spirits.
The Library is at 775 W. Baseline Rd., Lafayette.