Four things in Wilmington (in-person and virtual) to celebrate MLK Day Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day is historically a time to reflect on the late Civil Rights leader and his thoughts and goals for a better world during a time when society was changing and colliding. And as issues such as racial injustice and more recently a Capitol Hill riot remain at the forefront, the anniversary of King's birthday on Friday -- MLK Day, however, observed Monday -- perhaps holds more meaning than ever. So while some annual MLK Day events, such as the downtown parade, are canceled this year due to COVID-19, others have emerged online while a few in-person gatherings are scheduled with protocols such as social distancing.