What's open and closed on Martin Luther King Jr. Day in South Florida?
Monday is MLK Day, and many businesses and services are closed in observance of the federal holiday to honor the civil rights icon.
Events planned in South Florida to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
While several places will be closed on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, there will be events held in Miami-Dade and Broward counties to honor the late civil rights leader. The holiday is recognized by all 50 states and was first observed in 1986.
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