The City of York will host a Martin Luther King Jr. Street Dedication and Community March on Friday, August 28, 2026, commemorating the 63rd anniversary of Dr. King’s historic “I Have a Dream” speech.
Community marches will begin at 10:00 a.m. from two locations and will come together for the official dedication ceremony at 11:00 a.m. at Penn Park.
“This street dedication will serve as a lasting reminder of Dr. King’s legacy and our continued responsibility to advance unity, equality, justice, and opportunity in our community,” said Mayor Sandie Walker.
The community marches and ceremony will bring together faith and community leaders, young people from early learning through high school, and residents from across York. The event will conclude with the official unveiling of the Martin Luther King Jr. street designation.
EVENT DETAILS
Friday, August 28, 2026
10:00 a.m. — Community March Begins
- West End: West College Avenue and Belvidere Avenue
- East End: East College Avenue and Edgar Street
11:00 a.m. — Dedication Ceremony
Penn Park, York, PA
Street Sign Unveiling: West College Avenue and South Beaver Street
The public and members of the media are invited to attend.
The Martin Luther King Jr. Street Dedication will affect College Avenue between Belvidere Avenue and Edgar Street. Intermittent road closures will begin at 10:00 a.m. for a procession to Penn Park, where a dedication ceremony will begin at 11:00 a.m. College Avenue between Pershing Avenue and George Street will be closed, and Beaver Street between Princess Street and College Avenue will be closed until the conclusion of the ceremony at approximately 12:00 p.m. Motorists are encouraged to use Princess Street as an alternate route during the closures between 10:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m.
