We Have a Dream Celebration 2025
Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. - We Have a Dream Celebration is an annual community event held on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day to commemorate the life and work of Dr. King. The morning portion of the program hosted by NAACP Rochester Branch MN in partnership with Rochester Area Chamber of Commerce will take place at the Mayo Civic Center.
The NAACP Rochester Freedom Rally and March will then proceed before the commencement of the Community People's Program which will take place at The Rochester Civic Theatre and feature State of Branch Report by President Elegbede, Distinguished Keynote, Panel Discussion and Q&A from our community. The Community People's Program will then conclude with the Commemorative MLK Birthday Party Celebration!
We Have a Dream Celebration Agenda: *subject to change
8:30am - Doors Open / Breakfast served
9:00am - Program
10:25am - Closing Remarks
10:30am - Freedom Rally & March
The NAACP Rochester Freedom Rally and March will then proceed before the commencement of the Community People's Program which will take place at The Rochester Civic Theatre and feature State of Branch Report by President Elegbede, Distinguished Keynote, Panel Discussion and Q&A from our community. The Community People's Program will then conclude with the Commemorative MLK Birthday Party Celebration!
We Have a Dream Celebration Agenda: *subject to change
8:30am - Doors Open / Breakfast served
9:00am - Program
10:25am - Closing Remarks
10:30am - Freedom Rally & March
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Date and Time
Monday Jan 19, 2026
8:30 AM - 10:30 AM CST
The date, time, location, and agenda of this event noted is subject to change. All attendees will be made aware if anything changes.
Location
Mayo Civic Center - Arena
30 Civic Center Dr SE
Rochester, MN 55904
