Celebrate the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with these local virtual events Tags: Happy birthday, MLK: A look back at the extraordinary life of Martin Luther King, Jr., in photos The community is not letting the pandemic stop celebrations of the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Like a lot of events during this pandemic, MLK Day celebrations are virtual this year. But, you can be a part of events miles away that you wouldn’t normally get to participate in. Here is a list of events: Martin Luther King Jr. Parade, 10:30 a.m. in Lexington