MLK Fest 2026
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A Weekend of Impact, Co-Designed by You!
MLK Fest began in 2015 as a one-day service event. Now it’s grown into a whole weekend of revitalization, designed with and for the people of Baton Rouge. In 2025, we’re focusing again on the 70802 neighborhoods, but what we do there depends on your input.
Your Voice Matters
This is more than volunteering. It’s a chance for neighbors, changemakers, and allies to shape local priorities. We’ll turn your ideas into block projects, creative interventions, gardens, art, and more.
Focus Area: 22nd street to N Foster Dr, and from North street to Choctaw Dr (70802)
To see how locations are determined, please click here.
Ways to Impact
MLK Fest is powered by YOU! Here are the best ways to help:
Contribute Toward the Event
Sponsors and individual donors make this event entirely possible - consider donating now!
Partner with Us
By providing support through site management, tool sharing, and leading projects - we can accomplish so much more!
Volunteer
Whether you're an individual or a group of 100 - we'll help you find work that best suits your abilities.
MLK Fest Team
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Morgan Udoh
Placemaking Coordinator
The Walls Project
Mitchell Provensal
Green Activities
Baton Roots/The Walls Project
Kelvin Cryer
Blight Coordinator
G.E.E.P. Blight Ministries
Ashlyn Harrison
Executive Director
The Walls Project
SK Groll
Green Activities
Baton Roots/The Walls Project
Ann Riche
Kid Zone Coordinator
The Walls Project
Have questions about the event?
Activities
MLK Fest 2026 Volunteering (Shift A)
9 AM - 12 PM
Painting & Placemaking Projects, Garden Bed Refreshes, & Blight and Trash Cleanup.
MLK Fest 2026 Volunteering (Shift B)
1 PM - 4 PM
Painting & Placemaking Projects, Garden Bed Refreshes, & Blight and Trash Cleanup.
MLK Fest 2025 made possible with the support of
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And the support of Representative C. Denise Marcelle, Councilwoman Harris, EBRPSS Superintendent LaMont Cole, and volunteer groups, including:
Amazon, Oschner Health, AllStar Community Care, LLC, Nobles and Daughters of Ismael United, CVS/Aetna, Baton Rouge Delta Alumnae Chapter, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., Baton Rouge Youth Coalition, Girl Scout Troop 10573, Southern University College of Agricultural, Human and Environmental Sciences, Dow Chemical Louisiana Operations, Northeast High School JROTC, LSU Athletics, Black Women Leadership Assoc, Ellie's Crew, Arts in Medicine BR General, LSU - NSBE, Inspire Charter Academy Student Ambassadors, SU NCNW, Baton Rouge Sigma Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., Nu Gamma Omega Chapter of AKA, W3Kings, and Gamma Eta Omega
