Check out event highlights from the 2012 Tribute, compiled in this video by the Arlington Virginia Network (AVN).

"We are prone to judge success by the index of our salaries or the size of our automobiles, rather than by the quality of our service and relationship to humanity." Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

For 43 years, Arlington County has paid tribute to the greatest civil rights icon of our time, the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Join us on Jan. 15 as young and old gather for the 43rd time since Dr. King's death to celebrate his life, work, legacy, and the values he held dear: non violence, equality, justice and service. Arlington's 43rd Annual Tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King Tribute will be held on Sunday, January 15 from 7 to 9 p.m. at Washington-Lee High School Theater (1301 N Stafford Street). Free parking is available in the Washington-Lee parking deck. From N Stafford Street, turn onto to Generals Way and make your first left into the parking area. We will honor Dr. King's legacy at this free event with live music, dance, storytelling and more.

Featuring:
• Innovative Gospel Music with Larry Bland and the Volunteer Choir
• Inspirational Dance Tribute by Urban Artistry
• Read the Keynote Address (PDF) given by Dr. Wilmer Leon
• APS Essay and Art Contest Winners honoring Dr. Martin Luther King

Non-perishable food items welcome for Arlington Food Assistance Center.

View the MLK Tribute Event Flyer (PDF) for more details.

MLK National Day of Service

The following day, join individuals across the country as they come together to serve their neighbors and community for the MLK Day of Service. Make a pledge to get involved and receive information on how to make your volunteer project a success. Learn more about the MLK National Day of Service.

• As part of the MLK National Day of Service, several volunteers affiliated with Volunteer Emergency Support Team (VEST), will be hosting an event on Monday, January 16 from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. at 4200 Four Mile Run Arlington, VA 22206 (outside Barcroft Sports and Fitness Center). The volunteers will be celebrating the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. by distributing emergency preparedness information throughout the Barcroft neighborhood area. View the MLK National Day of Service Hosted by VEST event flyer (PDF) for details. For more information on VEST and to register to volunteer, please visit: http://www.arlingtonva.us/vest.
• Nature lovers can volunteer during the Day of Service by participating to help remove non-native plants at Arlington's Long Branch Nature Center. On Monday, January 16 from 2 to 4 p.m., participants are invited to wear rugged footwear, long sleeves, pants and sturdy work gloves to assist with removing invasive plant species'. Parking available on site. If the lot is full, space may be available at the nearby Northern Virginia Doctor's Medical Center garage, 611 S. Carlin Springs Rd. Volunteers will meet at 2 p.m. at the Nature Center parking lot. Contact volunteer site leader Steve Young at 703-578-4419 for details. Participants must 10 years of age or older. Children younger than 15 must be accompanied by an adult.

Honor Dr. King at these Community Events

Remembering Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Join the audience at Culpepper Garden Senior Center on Friday, January 13 from 10 to 11:30 a.m. to remember one of the greatest orators. Hear Dr. King's compelling voice on CD in his famous speeches "The Great March to Freedom" and "I've Been to the Mountaintop," as well as the eulogy given by Robert F. Kennedy. Call 703-228-4403 to register by Jan. 12.

Advocate Dr. King's Principles

• Volunteer Arlington
• Voter Registration
• Arlington Career Center
• Arlington Employment Center
• Diversity Dialogues
• The King Center