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MLK Birthday March
January 16th, 10:00am Old Court House, 4th Street and Market, Downtown St. Louis St. Louis will mark its 42nd observance of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s birthday with its annual MLK Birthday March on January 16th. The march starts at the Old Court House in Downtown St. Louis and ends at Powell Symphony Hall on Grand Blvd. Once at Powell Hall, guests will be treated to a concert in honor of Dr. King. Martin Luther King Jr.’s message was equality for all and 43 years after his death we are still fighting for equal rights for everyone in this country, including those in the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer communities. Come out and march for equality! The annual event is free for all.
21 Squirrel Appreciation Day January 21st Nationwide
Fluffy-tailed rodents of the world unite! On January 21st, take a moment to celebrate and honor our acorn loving, dumpster diving, Cardinal-rallying St. Louis squirrels! Squirrel Appreciation Day was started in 2001 by Christy Hargrove of Ashville, North Carolina and is a day devoted to looking at our furry neighbors with admiration and respect. Did you know that there are more than 200 different species of squirrels around the world and that the common Gray Squirrel can be traced back 50 million years through fossil records found in North America?! So raise a glass and toast to all your favorite Squirrelfriends!
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