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dr. MLK LEGACY WEEKEND
Hosted in the beautiful city of Fort Myers, Florida
The 39th annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Legacy Weekend in Fort Myers is a powerful community tradition that honors the life, mission, and impact of Dr. King. Established in the mid-1980s, this celebration has grown into one of the region’s most meaningful cultural events. Organized by the Dunbar Festival Committee, it brings together residents, organizations, leaders, and youth through a series of activities focused on unity, service, and cultural pride.
The multi-day celebration includes a unity breakfast, a commemorative march, and a vibrant festival. In 2025, events began with a community breakfast, followed by the signature march from the Dunbar Jupiter Hammon Library, traveling down Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, and ending at Centennial Park for an afternoon of food, vendors, music, and entertainment.
The Dr. King Commemorative March will began at the corner of High and Blount Street in front of the Dunbar Community School. Those looking to March need to bring strong voices for singing and chanting as the march makes its way down Dr. King Blvd into Centennial Park. There will be a sign-up on location for any groups that will be participating. The largest group to participate will be honored with a traveling trophy. Marchers may arrive as early as 10:00 a.m. for drinks and healthy snacks provided by the SWFL Haitian Coalition.
A Partnership with the Alliance for the Arts will bring to a new Production to the Celebration. Jan. 12 at 6:00 p.m. at the Dunbar Community School, Dunbar Festival along with the Alliance for the Arts, Inc. Presents from Podiums to Pulpits: Activists for Change Production. This event takes our area theater talent to bring to life the Civil Rights Movement and the work of Dr. King.
2026 Title Sponsors
All proceeds to benefit city unification efforts and community endeavors via the Dunbar festival Committee Inc.
The Dunbar Festival Committee, Inc. is excited to invite the entire family to join us in celebrating Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. during Legacy Weekend in along the historic riverfront for sunny Fort Myers Florida.
MLK Legacy Honors Gala
2026 PRESIDENTIAl Nominees & Hall of fame inductees
- Presidential Awards
- Dancing
- Dinner
- Hall of Fame Awards
- Raffles & Prizes
- Honors Gala
2026 Event Schedule
Stepping, Dancing, Singing, BBQ, Seafood, Social Services and Local Businesses vendors are just some of the things you will see as you enter Centennial Park on MLK Day. The Park Celebration is an opportunity for families, organizations and nonprofits, to gather and enjoy a great time. The Alliance for the Arts, Junior League of Fort Myers, Lee County Black History or just some of the supporters that will be doing activities at the Park. Certain vendors are a mainstay and we look forward to having them. Those such as Friendship COGIC, Fort Myers NOW, Southern SnoBalls, New Life Academy and a few others. We look forward to those returning from last year and many new ones this year.
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