42nd annual Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day celebration kicks off in Downtown Fresno

FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- The 42nd annual reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. celebration kicks off tomorrow in downtown Fresno.

There will be speeches, entertainment, a march, and a commemoration program over the next four days.

Action News spoke with one of the organizers of this year's events about the importance of honoring the icon's legacy.