Martin Luther King Jr. Day observances

Ashley Mains with OC Church of Christ puts finishing touches on a map of the U.S. as Sofia Roditi, 6, watches while volunteering to paint a map on the Lincoln Elementary School playground to honor Martin Luther King Jr. with community service work Monday, Jan. 21, 2013, in Santa Ana, Calif.

Mindy Schauer | AP
Julie Holdaway carries a load of cabbage to a truck at the Second Harvest Food Bank Incredible Edible Park in Irvine, Calif., Monday, Jan. 21, 2013, while volunteering for local charities in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Second Harvest Food Bank helps provide food to feed hungry families.

Michael Goulding | AP
People make their way into the Idaho Statehouse on Monday Jan. 21, 2013 in Boise, Idaho on Martin Luther King Day. About 800 people walked from Boise State University to the Idaho Statehouse as part of the Martin Luther King Jr., Day of Greatness March and Rally.

Chris Butler | AP
Wyoming Gov. Matt Mead speaks to a crowd outside the State Capitol in Cheyenne on Monday, Jan. 21, 2013. Mead earlier led a march up Capitol Avenue to mark Martin Luther King Jr. Equality Day.

Ben Neary | AP
Lisa Ward of Denver holds a portrait of Martin Luther King as she listens to speakers at the MLK statue in City Park before the start of the march/ parade in Denver on Monday, Jan. 21, 2013.

Cyrus McCrimmon | AP
Joseph Wiggins of Denver holds a portrait of King as he listens to speakers at the MLK statue in City Park before the start of the march/ parade on Monday, Jan. 21, 2013 in Denver.

Cyrus McCrimmon | AP
Larea Edwards, center, and Yves Rhone II, right, sing with a group from the Rapture Missionary Baptist Church as they walk in the Martin Luther King Jr. "Marade" along E. Colfax Avenue in Denver, Monday, Jan. 21, 2013. The "marade," a march and parade, started at the MLK statue in the City Park.

Cyrus McCrimmon | AP
Denesha Price, left, her aunt LaVerne Young and mother Veronica Price attend a Martin Luther King Parade on Monday, Jan. 21, 2013, in Jacksonville, Fla.

Bob Self | AP
Boyd Elementary School student Dominic Dantzler, 9, of Jackson, participates in a wreath-laying ceremony to honor the birthday of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr., Monday Jan. 21, 2013, at Freedom Corner in Jackson, Miss. A second wreath was placed at a commemorative wall at Freedom Corner. About 50 people paid tribute to the slain civil rights leader through prayer, song and speeches during annual the event at the intersection of Martin Luther King Drive and Medgar Evers Boulevard.

Greg Jenson | AP
Simone Ribeiro holds up her signs as marchers congregate on the south steps of the state Capitol for entertainment and special speakers at the Martin Luther King, Jr. annual community march on Monday, Jan. 21, 2013, in Austin, Texas.

Ralph Barrera | AP
Riders pass a mural as they take part in a march honoring Martin Luther King Jr., Monday, Jan. 21, 2013, in San Antonio. The nation honors civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. on Monday, the same day as it celebrates the inauguration of the first black president to his second term.

Eric Gay | AP
A group carries a rainbow flag as they take part in a march honoring Martin Luther King Jr., Monday, Jan. 21, 2013, in San Antonio. The nation honors civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. on Monday, the same day as it celebrates the inauguration of the first black president to his second term.

Eric Gay | AP
People participate in the Black Heritage Society's Martin Luther King parade Monday, Jan. 21, 2013, in Houston.

Melissa Phillip | AP
A group carries letters spelling "BELIEVE" as they take part in a march honoring Martin Luther King Jr., Monday, Jan. 21, 2013, in San Antonio.

Eric Gay | AP
Thousands take part in a march honoring Martin Luther King Jr., Monday, Jan. 21, 2013, in San Antonio.

Eric Gay | AP
Children ride on a float during the MLK day parade, Monday, Jan. 21, 2013 in Mesa, Ariz. The nation honored civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. on Monday. The nation honored civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. on Monday. (

Matt York | AP
Buffalo Soilders of America ride during the MLK day parade, Monday, Jan. 21, 2013 in Mesa, Ariz. The nation honored civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. on Monday.

Matt York | AP
Michelle Dahlke and her son, Ashton Dahlke, 4, watch a band during the MLK Day parade, Monday, Jan. 21, 2013 in Mesa, Ariz. The nation honored civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. on Monday.

Matt York | AP
Participants march down Fayetteville Street in Raleigh, N.C., Monday, Jan. 21, 2013, during the 33rd annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. parade.

Travis Long | AP
Participants walk in the city's first march to celebrate Martin Luther King Day on Monday, Jan. 21, 2013, in Midland City, Ala

Jay Hare | AP
Participants in the 28th annual Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday Parade walk down 2nd Street in Memphis, Tenn. Monday, Jan. 21, 2013. Hundreds marched from the Pinch District to the National Civil Rights Museum to commemorate the birthday of civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr.

Mike Brown | AP
Maxine Thomas, center, and other parade participants bow their heads in prayer before the start of the annual Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday Parade through the streets of Memphis, Tenn., Monday, Jan. 21, 2013. Hundreds marched from the Pinch District to the National Civil Rights Museum to commemorate the birthday of civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr.

Mike Brown | AP
A Miami-Dade carnival dancer performs at the annual Martin Luther King Day parade in Miami, Monday, Jan. 21, 2013, as the nation honors civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr.

Alan Diaz | AP
From left, Sen. Lamar Alexander, R-Tenn., House Majority Leader Eric Cantor of Va., first lady Michelle Obama, President Barack Obama, Vice President Joe Biden and Jill Biden pause to pay their respects at the Martin Luther King, Jr. statue in the Capitol Rotunda on Capitol Hill in Washington, Monday, Jan. 21, 2013, prior to leaving following the Inaugural Luncheon after the president's ceremonial swearing-in during the 57th Presidential Inauguration.

Bill Clark | AP
Thousands take part in a march honoring Martin Luther King Jr., Monday, Jan. 21, 2013, in San Antonio.

Eric Gay | AP
Juanita Abernathy, widow of civil rights leader Ralph Abernathy, celebrates while watching a live video feed of President Barack Obama's Inauguration after speaking at the Union League Club of Chicago in Chicago, Monday, Jan. 21, 2012. Ralph Abernathy was Martin Luther King's best friend and was with him from the beginning of the civil rights movement, and with him when he was killed.

PAUL BEATY | AP
Visitors to the Brown v. Board of Education National Historic Site watch a broadcast of the inauguration of President Barack Obama Monday, Jan. 21, 2013, in Topeka, Kan. The National Park Service is hosting events Monday at the Brown v. Board of Education National Historic Site in Topeka to observe both the inauguration and the Martin Luther King Jr. Day federal holiday.

Charlie Riedel | AP
Beverly Mumford, from Lawrence, Kan, watches a broadcast of the inauguration of President Barack Obama at the Brown v. Board of Education National Historic Site Monday, Jan. 21, 2013, in Topeka, Kan. The National Park Service is hosting events Monday at the Brown v. Board of Education National Historic Site in Topeka to observe both the inauguration and the Martin Luther King Jr. Day federal holiday.

Charlie Riedel | AP
University of Texas at Brownsville freshman Miguel Munoz volunteers with about 700 students on Monday, Jan. 21, 2013 as a day of service to honor Martin Luther King Jr. in Brownsville, Texas. Munoz spent his morning cleaning the Old City Cemetery with many other volunteers.

Brad Doherty | AP
University of Texas at Brownsville student Cinthia Baleon volunteers with Ebony Lake resident Beatrice Dominguez on Monday, Jan. 21, 2013 as a day of service to honor Martin Luther King Jr. in Brownsville, Texas.

Brad Doherty | AP
Britton Bryant listens to speakers during King Day at the Dome, Monday, January 21, 2013, in Columbia, South Carolina

Gerry Melendez | MCT
Vermell King, right, dances to the music of United Voices of Praise during King Day at the Dome, Monday, January 21, 2013, in Columbia, South Carolina.

Gerry Melendez | MCT
A wreath laying ceremony was held in honor of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., during festivities for the 57th Presidential Inauguration at the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. National Monument in Washington, D.C.

Gabriel B. Tait | MCT
Dr. Bernice King, daughter of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., right, speaks during the annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. holiday commemorative service at the Ebenezer Baptist Church, Monday, Jan. 21, 2013, in Atlanta. The nation will honor civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. on Monday, the same day as it celebrates the inauguration of the first black president to his second term.

David Goldman | AP
Sheneal Davis, of McDonald, Ga., joins in a song during the annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. holiday service at the Ebenezer Baptist Church, Monday, Jan. 21, 2013, in Atlanta. The nation will honor civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. on Monday, the same day as it celebrates the inauguration of the first black president to his second term.

David Goldman | AP
Sen. Donzella James, D-College Park, wears a President Barack Obama pin as she prays during the annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. holiday commemorative service at the Ebenezer Baptist Church, Monday, Jan. 21, 2013, in Atlanta. The nation will honor civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. on Monday, the same day as it celebrates the inauguration of the first black president to his second term.

David Goldman | AP
Sunshine Davis of Atlanta greets attendees at the entrance to the annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. holiday commemorative service at the Ebenezer Baptist Church, Monday, Jan. 21, 2013, in Atlanta. The nation will honor civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. on Monday, the same day as it celebrates the inauguration of the first black president to his second term.

David Goldman | AP
People march up Washington Street Monday morning, January 21, 2013, on their way to the State House in remembrance of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., in Columbia, South Carolina.

C. Michael Bergen | MCT
People rally at Zion Baptist Church on Washington Street Monday morning, January 21, 2013, before marching to the State House in remembrance of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., in Columbia, South Carolina.

C. Michael Bergen | MCT
People march from the Zion Baptist Church to the state capitol building in Columbia, South Carolina, on Monday, January 21, 2013, in remembrance of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

C Michael Bergen | MCT
People march from the Zion Baptist Church to the state capitol building in Columbia, South Carolina, on Monday, January 21, 2013, in remembrance of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

C Michael Bergen | MCT
Volunteers roll up posters marking the 50th anniversary of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s 'I Have a Dream' speech during the annual holiday commemorative service in his honor at the Ebenezer Baptist Church, Monday, Jan. 21, 2013, in Atlanta. The nation will honor civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. on Monday, the same day as it celebrates the inauguration of the first black president to his second term.

David Goldman | AP
Nakhoby Bullock, 6, and her mother, Kharmynn Bullock wave and hold out their hands for candy during the MLK Birthday Celebration March/ Parade on Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. in Dallas on Saturday, Jan. 19, 2013.

Lara Solt | AP
The National Sorority of Phi Delta Kappa Alpha Rho Chapter marches tin the MLK Birthday Celebration March/ Parade on Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. in Dallas on Saturday, Jan. 19, 2013.

Lara Solt | AP
Jordan Young marches with a portrait of Martin Luther King Jr. during the MLK Birthday Celebration March/ Parade on Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. in Dallas on Saturday, Jan. 19, 2013.

Lara Solt | AP
Mignon Bryant, of Houston, Texas, an Americorps/ NCCC team leader, left, hands a care kit box to Meg O'Brien, a sophomore of the Catholic University women's lacrosse team, during the MLK National Day of Service at the Washington Armory in Washington, D.C, Saturday, January 19, 2013. Thousands of volunteers danced and assembled nearly 100,000 care kits filled with necessities for deployed U.S. service members, Wounded Warriors, veterans and first responders.

Gabriel B. Tait | MCT
Crystal Barksdale, 32, of Silver Spring, Maryland, writes a thank you letter to the troops during the MLK National Day of Service at the Washington Armory in Washington, D.C, Saturday, January 19, 2013. Thousands of volunteers danced and assembled nearly 100,000 care kits filled with necessities for deployed U.S. service members, Wounded Warriors, veterans and first responders.

Gabriel B. Tait | MCT
Charlie Douglas, 73, of Washington, D.C. completes three care kits during the MLK National Day of Service at the Washington Armory in Washington, D.C, Saturday, January 19, 2013. Douglas and other members of the Faith Bible Church Remixed said they used the National Day of Service to come together and serve the community for God.

Gabriel B. Tait | MCT

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