How to Join Martin Luther King Day Events in San Francisco

San Francisco is home to such a diverse community that it makes sense that the city would host interesting and vibrant events in commemoration of Dr. Martin Luther King. Combine this with the mild west coast January weather and the plethora of San Francisco visitor attractions and you may want to plan a full week to visit this city.

Things You'll Need

• Accommodation in San Francisco
• Rental car or cash for cabs

Instructions

Attend Area Events in Memory of Dr. King

1. Attend the annual "Pulpit Exchange" at the Third Baptist Church and Congregation Emanu-El which is located at Lake Street and Arguello in San Francisco. Since Martin Luther King Day falls on a different date each year call the location for date and time of the event at [phone].

2. Head to Yerba Buena Gardens in downtown San Francisco for a day of celebration in honor of Martin Luther King. The gardens are located at Third and Mission Streets and the event features speeches and music. The event is free and usually takes place on the Saturday before Martin Luther King Day. The event phone number is [phone] if you want to confirm the day and time since it may vary from year to year.

3. Join others at commemorative Martin Luther King services at San Francisco's famous Glide Memorial Church. The Sunday before Martin Luther King Day this community resource holds services at 9 a.m. The church is located at Taylor and Ellis streets.

Visit Other Attractions

1. Go to the Golden Gate Bridge, Coit Tower, Telegraph Hill and Lombard Street if you have never visited the city before. If you have been to San Francisco and want to discover some hidden gems, head to Strybring Arboretum and the Japanese Tea Gardens in Golden Gate Park and check out the refurbished De Young Museum also in the park.

2. Join other visitors to what has been called "The Most Beautiful City in the World" at such attractions as the Ferry Building, Twin Peaks, Union Square and Ocean Beach. Once you have partaken of events commemorating Dr. King, you can revel in the diversity of this city as you join the Gay community in the Castro District and the thriving Chinese and Russian communities on Geary Street.

Tips & Warnings

• San Francisco is always a popular destination for visitors. Plan your stay and make reservations as early as possible.

• The San Francisco weather is usually quite temperate in January, but it can change in an instant. Dress in layers and bring your most comfortable athletic or walking shoes since the hills in this city are legendary.