Photos: Tucson celebrates Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Hundreds of Tucsonans gathered inside Gene C. Reid Park to honor the life of activist Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on Monday morning.
The festivities included a march around the park, words from local politicians and activists, live-entertainment, community information, and retail vendors.
MLK day is celebrated on the third Monday of January each year.
Crowds make their way down East 22nd Street, while marching for Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. around Gene C. Reid Park, 900 South Randolph Way, Tucson, Ariz., Jan. 19, 2026. Hundreds of Tucsonans gathered inside Gene C. Reid Park to honor the life of activist Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on Monday morning. The festivities included a march around the park, words from local politicians and activists and fun activities for all ages. MLK day is celebrated on the third Monday of January each year.
Breylin McKinley-Kay, a humanitarian, makes art during the celebration for Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. at Gene. C Reid Park, 900 South Randolph Way, Tucson, Ariz., Jan. 19, 2026. Hundreds of Tucsonans gathered inside Gene C. Reid Park to honor the life of activist Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on Monday morning. The festivities included a march around the park, words from local politicians and activists and fun activities for all ages. MLK day is celebrated on the third Monday of January each year.
A woman marches with a sign that reads “Mission Possible: building community, uniting nation in a nonviolent way”, East 22nd Street, Tucson, Ariz., Jan. 19, 2026. Hundreds of Tucsonans gathered inside Gene C. Reid Park to honor the life of activist Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on Monday morning. The festivities included a march around the park, words from local politicians and activists and fun activities for all ages. MLK day is celebrated on the third Monday of January each year.
Crowds make their way down East 22nd Street, while marching for Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. around Gene C. Reid Park, 900 South Randolph Way, Tucson, Ariz., Jan. 19, 2026. Hundreds of Tucsonans gathered inside Gene C. Reid Park to honor the life of activist Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on Monday morning. The festivities included a march around the park, words from local politicians and activists and fun activities for all ages. MLK day is celebrated on the third Monday of January each year.
Donna Liggins speaks to the crowds at Georges DeMeester Outdoor Performance Center in Gene C. Reid Park during a celebration for Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., 900 South Randolph Way, Tucson, Ariz., Jan. 19, 2026. Donna Liggins is known as the former President of the NAACP Tucson Chapter, Vice President of the Black Women's Task Force, her work with the MLK Celebration Committee, and the Donna R. Liggins Center in the Sugar Hill neighborhood.
Large crowds gather at Georges DeMeester Outdoor Performance Center to honor and celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Gene C. Reid Park, 900 South Randolph Way, Tucson, Ariz., Jan. 19, 2026. Hundreds of Tucsonans gathered inside Gene C. Reid Park to honor the life of activist Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on Monday morning. The festivities included a march around the park, words from local politicians and activists and fun activities for all ages. MLK day is celebrated on the third Monday of January each year.
A group of marchers chant while making their way down East 22nd Street, Tucson, Ariz., Jan. 19, 2026. Hundreds of Tucsonans gathered inside Gene C. Reid Park to honor the life of activist Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on Monday morning. The festivities included a march around the park, words from local politicians and activists and fun activities for all ages. MLK day is celebrated on the third Monday of January each year.
A woman marches with a sign with a quote from Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. “HATE cannot drive out HATE; only LOVE can do that.”, East 22nd Street, Tucson, Ariz., Jan. 19, 2026. Hundreds of Tucsonans gathered inside Gene C. Reid Park to honor the life of activist Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on Monday morning. The festivities included a march around the park, words from local politicians and activists and fun activities for all ages. MLK day is celebrated on the third Monday of January each year.
Large crowds gather at Georges DeMeester Outdoor Performance Center in Gene C. Reid Park during a celebration for Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., 900 South Randolph Way, Tucson, Ariz., Jan. 19, 2026. Hundreds of Tucsonans gathered inside Gene C. Reid Park to honor the life of activist Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on Monday morning. The festivities included a march around the park, words from local politicians and activists and fun activities for all ages. MLK day is celebrated on the third Monday of January each year.
A woman holds a sign that reads “El respeto no tiene piel tiene corazón” during a celebration for Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. at Georges DeMeester Outdoor Performance Center in Gene C. Reid Park, 900 South Randolph Way, Tucson, Ariz., Jan. 19, 2026. Hundreds of Tucsonans gathered inside Gene C. Reid Park to honor the life of activist Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on Monday morning. The festivities included a march around the park, words from local politicians and activists and fun activities for all ages. MLK day is celebrated on the third Monday of January each year.
Marchers make their way back to Georges DeMeester Outdoor Performance Center in Gene C. Reid Park during a celebration for Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., 900 South Randolph Way, Tucson, Ariz., Jan. 19, 2026.
Rep. Adelita Grijalva delivers a short speech during the celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. at Georges DeMeester Outdoor Performance Center, Gene C. Reid Park, 900 South Randolph Way, Tucson, Ariz., Jan. 19, 2026. Hundreds of Tucsonans gathered inside Gene C. Reid Park to honor the life of activist Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on Monday morning. The festivities included a march around the park, words from local politicians and activists and fun activities for all ages. MLK day is celebrated on the third Monday of January each year.
Crowds make their way down East 22nd Street, while marching for Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. around Gene C. Reid Park, Tucson, Ariz., Jan. 19, 2026. Hundreds of Tucsonans gathered inside Gene C. Reid Park to honor the life of activist Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on Monday morning. The festivities included a march around the park, words from local politicians and activists and fun activities for all ages. MLK day is celebrated on the third Monday of January each year.
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