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Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day
January 18, 2010

Jan. 18, 12 noon – 5pm
Center House, FREE

Join us for a full afternoon of awards, activities and entertainment in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

The Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Peace Award will be presented to several youth/youth organizations in the Puget Sound region for energizing the dream and ideals of Dr. King. To nominate eligible candidates, click on this link to download the nomination form.

This year we are looking for talented youth to perform or showcase their visual art during the event. If you are interested or know someone who is, click on the link to download this application form.

Also new this year, we have partnered with the City of Seattle Youth Violence Prevention Initiative to present the first Youth Violence Prevention Awards. To nominate eligible candidates, click on this link to download the nomination form.

The Seattle Center Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday Celebration celebrates the dream of Dr. King by promoting the principles of peace, unity and equality, providing an opportunity for Seattle citizens to remember the dream and vision of MLK, and honoring citizens who are energizing the MLK dream in their communities. The Celebration is supported in part by KJR 95.7 FM, Starbucks Coffee Company, Seattle Center Fund and the City of Seattle.

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About Seattle Center Seattle Center draws you in. Its vibrant pulse brings together people of all ages and walks of life to create thousands of extraordinary experiences that enrich millions of lives each year. Entertainment options abound - starting with 63 free and low cost public programs and over 5,000 shows and events annually. The 74-acre campus, with its 17 acres of open space, is welcoming to all - and is home to more than 30 cultural, educational, sports and entertainment organizations. This treasured urban park exists to delight and inspire the human spirit in each person and bring our rich and varied community together. The 12 million visitors to Seattle Center each year generate $1.15 billion in business activity and $387 million in labor income for King County.
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