January 18-19: Every year the MLK Observance Day Association celebrates the national holiday honoring the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Like Savannah, communities throughout the world will participate in activities in honor of this American hero. On January 18 at 5 p.m. a Citywide Memorial Worship Service will take place at the First African Baptist Church, 402 Treat St. On January 19 the parade is for organizations that wish to express thanks and remembrance of the life and works of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. at 10 a.m. and at 2 p.m. a Jazz Concert takes place at the Unitarian Universalist Church, at Troup Square. For more information, call (912) 234-5502 or visit mlkingsavannah.com/events.