The community can come together for a Unity Walk in celebration of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day at Santa Clarita's Central Park.

The event kicks off with a brief program focusing on Dr. King’s legacy and contributions to our Nation, all centered around this year’s theme – “It Starts with Me: Shifting the Cultural Climate Through the Study and Practice of Kingian Nonviolence.”

Participants meet at the flagpole in Central Park for the program led by Mayor Cameron Smyth.

The morning’s program features several guest speakers from the Santa Clarita community, as well as moving musical performances. The event underlines and urges attendees to adopt Dr. King’s fundamental principles of nonviolence and a commitment to community service.

Attendees are asked to bring non-perishable food items to donate to the SCV Food Pantry. Items that are requested include canned tuna, canned meats, canned tomato, canned fruit, pasta noodles, ramen and hygiene products.

Following the program, there is a quarter-mile walk through Central Park, as well as a community art project, with other community organizations present.

The Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Unity Walk is free and open to the public. No advanced registration is required.