Contra Costa County will hold its 48th annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. ceremony on Tuesday, January 20, 2026. The event will take place at 11:00 a.m. in the Board of Supervisors Chambers located at 1025 Escobar Street in Martinez.
This year’s theme is “Democracy as a Verb: Building on Dr. King’s Legacy in Contra Costa.” The ceremony aims to honor the work and vision of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
During the event, organizers will introduce both the 2025 Humanitarian of the Year and the Student Humanitarian of the Year.
For those unable to attend in person, the ceremony will be available for live viewing online at contracosta.ca.gov/6086 or contracostatv.org. It will also be broadcast on Contra Costa Television (CCTV) through Comcast Cable Channel 27, AT&T U-Verse Channel 99, and Astound Channels 32 and 1027.
A free buffet lunch will follow the ceremony for attendees.
“Mark your calendars for Contra Costa County’s annual tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., on Tuesday, January 20, 2026. This year’s theme, ‘Democracy as a Verb: Building on Dr. King’s Legacy in Contra Costa,’ honors Dr. King’s enduring work and vision,” event organizers stated.
“We look forward to seeing you there!” they added.
More information about current and past ceremonies can be found on the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Ceremony page.