Students, parents and the community at large are invited to celebrate the birthday of Martin Luther King Jr. during the annual Martin Luther King Jr. Pilgrimage March and Program beginning at 10 a.m. Jan. 17.

The march will begin at the West Bank Bridge Park in Luling and end at Eual J. Landry Gymnasium, 108 Tiger Circle in Hahnville.

A commemorative program will begin at noon with guest speaker Merlyna Adams, principal of St. Rose Elementary School.

The event is sponsored by the Martin Luther King Jr. Commemorative Organization of St. Charles Parish. For more information call (985) 783-2361 or (985) 785-8625.