Jan 19, 2026
The keynote speaker will be Dr. Gaye Theresa Johnson, a prominent historian and professor, who has made significant contributions to the study of freedom struggles and social movements, with a focus on Black Studies and Chicana/Chicano cultural expression. She is currently a professor at UC Santa Barbara.
For the MLK Celebration, the morning will begin with a Freedom March.
8:00 am Freedom March
From: Plaza Park at 5th and C Street
Oxnard, CA 93030
To: Oxnard Performing Arts Center
800 Hobson Way, Oxnard, CA 93030
9:00 am Observance Program
Oxnard Performing Arts Center
800 Hobson Way, Oxnard, CA 93030
For more information, please visit MLKevent.com
Ventura County's 40th Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Day