New Orleans was one of the first major cities to host a Martin Luther King Jr. Day in the U.S., several years before it became a national holiday. The big picture: There are several events planned ...

NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - Officials in New Orleans and Jefferson Parish have canceled annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day parades due to the growing threat of a winter storm set to impact the area early ...

Martin Luther King Jr. Day is a federal holiday, which means banks will be closed and government services as well, such as city offices, animal services, administrative offices of the police ...

Monday is Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day and the 30th anniversary of ... The resort will also host fireworks and jazz with a band visiting from New Orleans. "I think the ski industry has long ...

said the the Martin Luther King, Jr. parade will follow its traditional route due to the recent incident in New Orleans. SEE MORE: Watching the trends for possibility of winter weather next week ...