Saturday, January 17, 2026

• Freedom Bike Riders Fundraiser – 8:00 AM MLK Park (near Martin Luther King Park)

• MLK Youth Empowerment Summit – 11:00 AM–3:00 PM Boys & Girls Clubs Eastside Clubhouse

Sunday, January 18, 2026

• MLK Wreath-Laying Ceremony – 2:00 PM MLK Plaza

• 38th Annual Interfaith Worship Service – 4:30 PM Friendship Baptist Church

Monday, January 19, 2026 — MLK Day

MLK March (Largest in the Nation)

• Lineup: 7:30–10:00 AM

• Kickoff: 10:00 AM

• Starting Point: Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Academy, 3501 MLK Dr.

• Route: 2.75 miles along MLK Drive

• End Point: Pittman-Sullivan Park

Transportation

• Free VIA Bus Service

  • Morning Pickup (8–10 AM):

    • Freeman Coliseum (Lot 1)

    • St. Philip’s College (Lot 22)

  • Return Service: 12–3 PM from Pittman-Sullivan Park

Park Celebration at Pittman-Sullivan Park

• Morning Performer: Melvin Crispell III – 9:00 AM

• Keynote Speaker: Gabby Douglas – 12:00 PM

• Featured Musical Guest: Coco Jones – 1:30 PM

• All-Day Activities:

  • Multicultural performances

  • Youth zone

  • Food + merchandise vendors

  • Health & wellness booths

  • Community organizations

Additional Events

• Trinity University MLK Commemorative Lecture – January 22

• Voices of the Dream Awards & Scholar Recognition - May 14

San Antonio MLK March Route (2026)

Distance: ~2.75 miles Start: Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Academy, 3501 Martin Luther King Dr. End: Pittman-Sullivan Park, 1101 Iowa St.

Step‑by‑Step Route

• Begin at MLK Academy on 3501 Martin Luther King Dr.

• Proceed west along Martin Luther King Dr. for nearly the entire march

• Continue straight past:

  • Upland Dr.

  • Gevers St.

  • Walters St.

• The march concludes at Pittman-Sullivan Park on Iowa St.

Road Closures

• MLK Dr. from the Academy to Iowa St. will be closed for the duration of the event

• Motor vehicles are not allowed in the procession for safety

Parking & Transportation Options

1. Free VIA Park & Ride (Recommended)

VIA is offering fare-free service to the march.

Morning Pickup (8–10 AM)

• Alamodome – Lot C 100 Montana St.

• St. Philip’s College – Lot 22 1801 Martin Luther King Dr.

Drop-off: MLK Dr., west of Upland Dr. (near the lineup area)

Return Service (12–3 PM)

• Pick up at Pittman-Sullivan Park, 1101 Iowa St.

• Buses return to original parking locations

2. Additional Parking Options

These locations are confirmed by event partners and organizations participating in the march:

St. Philip’s College

1801 Martin Luther King Dr.

• Large lots, short shuttle ride to the start

Freeman Coliseum

3201 E Houston St.

• Shuttle service available 8–10 AM

• Return shuttles 12–3:30 PM

Quick Planning Tips

• Arrive early — lineup begins at 7:30 AM and crowds reach 300,000+ people

• Dress in layers — morning temps around 40°, warming to low 60s by noon

• Expect delays on MLK Dr., Iowa St., and surrounding Eastside corridors

• No cars, motorcycles, or motorized vehicles allowed in the march route