2024 Mlk National Theme. King, ceo of the king center, announced the theme for the 56th annual celebration of dr. Day, a federal holiday honoring the life and legacy of one of america's most beloved civil rights leaders.

Put on by ywca greater charleston each year, the tribute—first held in 1972 as one of the first national tributes of its. Parade & festivities committee annually organizes and presents innovative, entertaining, signature events that commemorates the life and legacy.