Boynton Beach marks MLK Day each January. The 2026 event was a service day and breakfast Jan. 19; MLK Day 2027 is Monday, Jan. 18. Plans not out yet.
Last checked Oct. 8, 2026. This page is updated each year. Facts come from the City of Boynton Beach’s Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration page and its Eventeny listings for 2024, 2025 and 2026.
The City of Boynton Beach holds an annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day event that it says “highlights and showcases his life, his impact and the many ways he has changed our world.” It is one of the city’s signature events, alongside Pirate Fest, the Fourth of July and the holiday tree lighting.
MLK Day 2027 is Monday, Jan. 18. The city has not announced its 2027 plans; its celebration page is blank for now. We will add the date, time and place when the city posts them.
Who to call
- Events Department: 561-742-6024, events@bbfl.us
- City Hall: 561-742-6000, 100 E. Ocean Ave.
- Official page: Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration on the city website
Past years
The event has changed shape. In 2024 and 2025 it was an afternoon celebration; in 2026 the city made it a morning day of service with a breakfast recognizing local leaders.
| Year | Date | Time | Event | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Monday, Jan. 15 | 1 to 6 p.m. | MLK Jr. Day Celebration | 209 NW Ninth Ave. |
| 2025 | Monday, Jan. 20 | 1 to 6 p.m. | MLK Jr. Day Celebration | 209 NW Ninth Ave. |
| 2026 | Monday, Jan. 19 | 7:30 to 11:30 a.m. | MLK Day of Service and Recognition Breakfast | 225 NW 12th Ave. |
| 2027 | Monday, Jan. 18 | Not announced | Not announced | Not announced |
The 2026 listing describes “an annual day of service and local leader recognition breakfast” for Martin Luther King Jr.
Parking
Each of the city’s listings gives the same parking note: parking is first come, first served at Sara Sims Park, with more parking at the Carolyn Sims Center, 225 NW 12th Ave.
Cost and tickets
The city’s listings do not give a price. The city registers guests and vendors for its events through its Eventeny page; check there or call the Events Department, 561-742-6024, before you go.
What else closes on MLK Day
MLK Day is a federal holiday. Schools in the School District of Palm Beach County are closed; see our schools guide for the calendar. For city office hours and trash pickup on the holiday, see who to call at City Hall and trash and recycling.
What this means for you
- Planning for January: the holiday falls on Monday, Jan. 18, 2027. Check back here or the city’s page for the program.
- Wanting to volunteer: the 2026 event was a day of service. Ask the Events Department how to sign up once the 2027 event is announced.
- Looking for more: see things to do in Boynton Beach this month.
Frequently asked questions
When is MLK Day 2027?
Martin Luther King Jr. Day is Monday, Jan. 18, 2027. The City of Boynton Beach has not yet posted its 2027 event.
What did Boynton Beach do for MLK Day in 2026?
The city held an MLK Day of Service and Recognition Breakfast from 7:30 to 11:30 a.m. Monday, Jan. 19, 2026, at 225 NW 12th Ave., the Carolyn Sims Center.
Where is the Boynton Beach MLK celebration held?
In the Sara Sims Park and Carolyn Sims Center area. The 2024 and 2025 celebrations were at 209 NW Ninth Ave., and the 2026 breakfast was at 225 NW 12th Ave.
Where do I park for the MLK event in Boynton Beach?
The city’s listings say parking is first come, first served at Sara Sims Park, with more parking at the Carolyn Sims Center, 225 NW 12th Ave.
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