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Commemorative Banquet

An evening to honor the legacy and renew the commitment.

Join community members, students, organizations, and supporters for a keynote program, entertainment, and dinner.

The online application is at the bottom of this page.

The Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Steering Committee, Inc. of Sanford, FL's annual Commemorative Banquet is the highlight of our yearly celebration. It draws a large and engaged crowd of approximately 400 individuals from various businesses and the community.


Commemorative Banquet Event at a Glance


📅Event Date: Saturday, January 16, 2027 @ 6:00 p.m.

📍Sanford Civic Center

401 East Seminole Boulevard, Sanford, FL 32771

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⌛Deadline to submit an advertisement: December 10, 2027




What to Expect

  • Hear a featured speaker as the community reflects on Dr. King’s legacy and the work still ahead.

  • Enjoy entertainment as part of the evening’s anniversary program.

  • Share a meal while gathering in fellowship and community.

  • Connect with students, businesses, organizations, leaders, and supporters from across the community.




Tickets & Updates

Ticket information for the 2027 Commemorative Banquet will be announced when details are available. Please see a committee member to purchase a ticket.


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Support MLK Sanford

Help support four days of scholarship, worship, fellowship, public celebration, and community participation.





Make the festival part of your MLK weekend.

The Festival in the Park follows the Annual MLK Parade, making it easy to continue the day together after the parade ends.


Bring your family and friends, explore the vendors, enjoy the entertainment, and spend the afternoon connecting with the Sanford community.


See the Weekend Schedule


Secure a spot in this year's commemorative booklet by purchasing an advertisement.

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Participant's Information

Organization Type
Business, Commercial
Club/Nonprofit
Government (City, county, state, police, sheriff, fire, armed forces, etc)
Marching Bands/Color Guard
Novelty (non-motorized/ motorized cycles, pageant entries, and other novelty entries)
Political Party (seated official/candidate)
School Groups, Nonprofits: Schools (cheer, poms, dance, sports, etc.)
Scout Troops, Nonprofits or Religious Groups
Other


Contact Information

Multi-line address

*This person will be responsible for compliance with parade regulations; will be required to check in at parade registration area (Pook Bear Restaurant parking lot, corner of Persimmon Avenue and Historic Goldsboro Boulevard) by 9:30 AM day of event; will be responsible for briefing all their participants of safety regulations; and handle the overall coordination of their entry.



Alternate Contact Information

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