Downtown Milford Inc., the City of Milford and local faith- and community-based organizations announced the Martin Luther King Jr. Community Celebration will be continue this year. The event is planned for Monday, January 19, 2026, at 6 PM at the Milford Senior Center Crystal Room, located at 111 Park Avenue, Milford.
“The event will honor the life, legacy and enduring impact of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. through an evening of music, community conversation, activities for children and local vendors, offering a welcoming and inclusive experience for all ages,” Downtown Milford Coordinator Sade Truiett said. “The program will feature a keynote address by Cliffvon Howell, Associate Vice-President of Engagement and Impact at United Way of Delaware.”
Howell’s message will focus on service, equity and community impact principles that continue to define King’s vision, Truiett said.
“His address will lead a thought-provoking dialogue,” Truiett said. “This program aligns with Downtown Milford Inc.’s commitment to grow a vibrant, connected and diverse community.”
The program is free to attend and made possible through collaboration with Jesus Love Temple, Avenue United Methodist Church, I Am My Sister’s Keeper, The Culture Club, Mount Enon Baptist Church and other community partners.
“It is the goal of Downtown Milford Inc. as well as all of these important organizations to uplift voices, inspire unity and strengthen Milford,” Truiett said. “We invite everyone to gather in reflection and celebration as the community honors Dr. King’s legacy and recommits to building a more inclusive and thriving Milford.”
Downtown Milford Inc. is a volunteer-driven non-profit organization dedicated to strengthening Milford’s historic downtown through economic development, community engagement and cultural programming.
