THE FOLLOWING IS AN MLK CELEBRATION COMMITTEE RELEASE
Press Release
January 16, 2025
Re: Cancellation of March/ Motorcade
Because of the pending report for inclement weather on Monday, January 20, 2025, the
motorcade/parade has been cancelled.
Community-Wide Service at St. James United Methodist Church on Monday, January 20th at 11:30 a.m.
Therefore, the celebration will now begin with the Community-Wide Service at St. James United Methodist Church, which will start at 11:30 a.m. The Reverend Dr. Crystal Thomas, who is the senior pastor at New Zion Tabernacle of Fort Wayne, Indiana, will serve as the speaker for the service.
Also, the service will include the presentation of the $6000.00 MLK Scholarship to a Danville graduating high school senior. In addition, an ensemble of singers, under the direction of MLK Music Director Brett Dupree, will perform at the service.
On a special note, in honor of over 25 years as serving as the MLK Music Director, the MLK Committee will give a special tribute to Mr. Brett Dupree.
For additional information, contact the Human Relations Department at 217-431-2280.
