King in those last days of his life was speaking to how the environment and the conditions in which people live and work affect their lives and well-being.

Mayor Andre Sayegh and local pastors will lead the event, which highlights Dr. King’s lasting legacy and his historical connection to Paterson. The ceremony will include a prayer for the nation ahead of the presidential inauguration.

Martin Luther King Jr. Day is always celebrated on the third Monday in January. It also happens to be Inauguration Day, which is always held on January 20th per the U.S. Constitution. The two typically don’t coincide, but they just so happen to fall on the same day this year.