City of Columbus MLK Jr. Day March and Program

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Monday, Jan. 5, 2026

MEDIA CONTACT:
Beth Berkemer
(614) 565-6767 cell
EABerkemer@columbus.gov

MEDIA ADVISORY

City of Columbus MLK Jr. Day March and Program celebration will take place on Monday, Jan. 19, 2026

WHO: City of Columbus Department of Neighborhoods, special guests and interested public

WHAT: Hosted by the Department of Neighborhoods, the City of Columbus’ annual Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. March will start from the Historic St. Paul African Methodist Episcopal (AME) Church and Program will be held at the Historic Lincoln Theatre. After the pre-march event and neighborhood march, the theatre event will take place.

If the march is cancelled due to inclement weather, media will be notified, and the theatre program will take place during its originally scheduled time of 4:30 p.m.

The event is free and open to the public. If one wishes to be part of the march, simply show up at St. Paul AME Church beginning at 3 p.m.

ADA assistance will be provided as part of the march by COTA Mainstream. Those in need may board the COTA ADA transit vehicle, which will travel with the march.

WHEN: Monday, Jan. 19, 2026
3-5:30 p.m. (includes both march and program)

WHERE: March: St. Paul AME Church
639 E. Long St.
Columbus, Ohio
3 p.m.

Program: Lincoln Theatre
769 E. Long St.
Columbus, OH 43203
4:30 p.m.

Parking is available across the street from the theatre, across from the church and on the street.

NOTE: Photos, graphics, pre-event interviews and b-roll may be available upon request.

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Department of Neighborhoods, City of Columbus
The Department of Neighborhoods works from a foundation of devoted residents, committed neighborhood leaders and a dedicated City workforce to resolve community concerns and tap into neighborhood potential, helping to build a stronger, more equitable Columbus. As the “front door” to the city, the Department of Neighborhoods empowers residents, responds to their needs and protects their rights.