Martin Luther King Jr. Day events around Louisville

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- The nation will celebrate the life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., one of the most influential civil rights leaders of all time, on Monday, Jan. 18.

Martin Luther King Jr. Day, a national day of service and reflection, is held every third Monday of January.

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, many events honoring King's legacy will be held virtually. Check out our list of events below:

MLK - MARTIN LUTHER KING JR - WITH LBJ - AP 1960 1.jpeg — FILE - In this 1960 file photo, Martin Luther King Jr. speaks in Atlanta. The civil rights leader had carried the banner for the causes of social justice — organizing protests, leading marches and making powerful speeches exposing the scourges of segregation, poverty and racism. (AP File Photo)

The Archdiocese of Louisville's Office of Multicultural Ministry 36th Annual Archdiocesan Community Wide Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration

When: 10 a.m.

Where: The Cathedral of the Assumption (433 S. Fifth St.) or livestreamed on the Cathedral of the Assumption's YouTube page.

What: This service of prayer and praise will include scripture, reflective readings, and songs of praise. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, in-person attendance is limited (see livestream link above).

MLK - MARTIN LUTHER KING JR - WITH LBJ - AP 1964 1.jpeg — In this Jan. 18, 1964 file photo, U.S. President Lyndon B. Johnson, right, talks with civil rights leaders in his White House office in Washington, D.C. The black leaders, from left, are, Roy Wilkins, executive secretary of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP); James Farmer, national director of the Committee on Racial Equality; Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., head of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference; and Whitney Young, executive director of the Urban League. (AP Photo, file)

Louisville Metro Council cleanup along Taylor Boulevard (CANCELED DUE TO WEATHER)

When: This event will be rescheduled for another day because of poor weather conditions, according to Metro Council.

Where: South Louisville Community Center

What: Council members and any volunteers will walk south to Longfield Avenue cleaning up one side of the street then head north back to the Community Center cleaning the other side. Brightside is providing the needed bags and gloves for the cleanup. Social distancing guidelines will be followed.

MLK - MARTIN LUTHER KING JR - I HAVE A DREAM - AP 8-28-1963 2.jpeg — In this Aug. 28, 1963 file photo, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. acknowledges the crowd at the Lincoln Memorial for his "I Have a Dream" speech during the March on Washington. (AP Photo/File)

Louisville Mayor Greg Fischer holds virtual panel discussion

When: 11 a.m.

Where: Fischer's Facebook page

What: The panel will discuss the inequitable impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the Black community, how to address issues of mistrust and bridge the gap between the Black community and the medical profession.

Teaching Black History and Culture: An online workshop for educators

When: 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Where: To register for the workshop, sign up here.

What: The online workshop hosted by the Thomas D. Clark Foundation will be presented live from the Muhammad Ali Center. The free workshop will combine webinar, video and livestreaming for the professional development day.

University of Louisville MLK Day of Service

When: All day

Where: Online

What: The University of Louisville is encouraging students to serve their community in honor of King. Programs including Hear our Voices: Annual MLK Day Celebration by the Maltz Museum of Jewish Heritage with virtual tour of the Jim Crow Museum, Cummer Museum Day of Reflection and Life Every Voice Legacy: Song, spoken word and dance, among other celebrations.

Day of Service

When: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Where: Chickasaw Park

What: Olmstead Parks Conservancy is hosting a volunteer event at the park in west Louisville in celebration of King. Projects may include mulching, removing invasive plants and park beautification. For more information and to register, visit Olmsted Parks website.

"Where do we go from here: Community or Chaos?"

When: 3 p.m.

Where: St. William Church, 1226 W. Oak Street, Louisville KY 40210

What: Hosted by Kentucky Interfaith Power and Light, a group of organizations and individuals explore the history of environmental justice in Louisville.