JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – “I have a dream.”
Those four words changed history. Those words gave millions hope for the future, hope for equal opportunity and so much more.
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On Monday, Jan. 16, the world will celebrate the life, legacy and service of Martin Luther King, Jr. It will be a day to remember the past events that unfolded during the Civil Rights movement. It is a reminder that Dr. King took a stand to end institutionalized racial discrimination, disenfranchisement and segregation in the United States.
As this is a Federal holiday, not only will schools and libraries be closed, but most federal and state offices will be closed and there will be no mail deliveries.
See the list of closures below: Note: trash will not be affected by MLK Day
- Federal Government offices
- State Government offices
- Local county and city government offices
- U.S. Postal Service
- Schools
- Courts
- Libraries
While most city offices will be closed Monday for Martin Luther King Jr. Day, state- and city-operated COVID-19 testing and vaccination sites will remain open.
Residential trash and recycling pickups will occur as normal.
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