Holiday schedule of events
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TODAY
"The Rev. Martin Luther King Gospel Celebration," an annual ministerial alliance service, 3 p.m., at Trinity Missionary Baptist Church's Gospel House, 3950 Paine Circle near Honolulu International Airport.
Candlelight Nagasaki Peace Bell ringing ceremony, 6:30-7:30 p.m., Civic Center grounds at Honolulu Hale. The Royal Hawaiian Band and the youth choir from Central Union Church and choir for the deaf from Harris United Methodist Church will perform.
TOMORROW, MLK DAY
Martin Luther King Parade, 9 a.m. from Magic Island to Kapi'olani Park. A parade on Maui from Maui Community College to the Maui Mall begins at 9:15 a.m. and will be followed by a picnic.
"The Unity Rally," 11 a.m.-3 p.m., at Kapi'olani Park featuring entertainment, food and crafts.
"Peacemaker Awards," 7 p.m., Church of the Crossroads at 1212 University Ave. Robert R. Dye, former chief executive of Honolulu YMCA and an international peace and justice worker, will be honored. The play, "Ka Lei Maile Ali'i — The Queen's Women" will also be featured. Call 949-2220 for information.
FRIDAY
"Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Exhibit," Schofield Barracks Library through Feb. 8.
SATURDAY
"Aloha Peace Day," 6 p.m., at Kapi'olani Park Bandstand. Free program of music, information and inspiration.
Honolulu Black Nurses' Association banquet, 6 p.m.-midnight, at Hale Koa Hotel's Waikiki Ballroom. Cost is $40 per person. Call Linda Mitchell, 623-2070, for information.
