The MLK Committee of Ventura County will hold the 31st annual Martin Luther King Jr. celebration on Monday, hospital Jan. 16, 2017. The day will begin with a freedom march from Plaza Park at Fifth and C streets. Community members, spiritual leaders and City and other elected officials will assemble at the park for prayer at 8 a.m. The march will begin at 8:15 a.m. and then proceed to the Oxnard Performing Arts Center (PACC), 800 Hobson Way.

The program at the PACC will begin at 9 a.m. and will feature youth speakers, scripture readings and gospel music selections by the MLK Youth Celebration Choir. Admission is $7. Visit www.oxnard.org/mlkjrday for more details.