Montgomery, AL — The City of Montgomery, in collaboration with community partners, proudly announces a weeklong commemoration marking the 70th Anniversary of the Montgomery Bus Boycott, honoring the courage, unity, and leadership that sparked a global movement for justice.
This anniversary celebration—spanning November 29 through December 6, 2025—brings together civic leaders, churches, educational institutions, and cultural organizations for a series of programs, performances, and gatherings that pay tribute to the legacy of Rosa Parks and the thousands of citizens who changed history.
Week of Events
Saturday, November 29 – Youth Leadership Brunch
- 10:00 AM | St. Paul A.M.E. Church (706 E. Patton Ave.)
Hosted by St. Paul A.M.E. Church, this gathering celebrates emerging youth voices who embody the spirit of leadership and service rooted in the movement.
Sunday, November 30 – 382: A Citywide Moment of Reflection
- Churches across Montgomery will simultaneously share a 4–5 minute trailer of '382: The Montgomery Bus Boycott Documentary' and reflect on the movement’s lessons of faith and unity.
Monday, December 1 – Unity Walk for Peace & Justice
- 5:30 PM | Begins at Dexter Avenue King Memorial Baptist Church (454 Dexter Ave.)
Followed by the Ecumenical Convocation & Awards Presentation at 7:00 PM, St. Paul A.M.E. Church, featuring keynote speaker LaTosha Brown.
At 6:06 PM, churches and houses of worship nationwide will participate in the Worldwide Tolling of the Bells to honor Rosa Parks’ arrest and the movement it inspired.
December 1–5 – Free Admission at the Rosa Parks Museum
- In partnership with Troy University, the museum invites the public to experience the history of the boycott free of charge throughout the week.
Tuesday, December 2 – Women in History Panel Discussion
- Evening discussion presented by the Montgomery Housing Authority and the Rosa Parks Museum celebrating the women who shaped the civil rights movement.
Wednesday, December 3 – A Musical Interpretation of Blacks’ Protest Against Segregation in Montgomery, AL
- Presented by the ASU National Center for the Study of Civil Rights and African-American Culture, this commemorative performance explores how music amplified the struggle for justice.
Thursday, December 4 – Film Premiere: The Skin You’re In
- 6:00 PM | Montgomery Performing Arts Centre (MPAC)
A new film exploring health inequities, race, identity, and resilience, followed by a community conversation.
Friday, December 5 – Mass Meeting: “Where Do We Go From Here?”
- 5:30 PM | Holt Street Baptist Church (Court Street location)
Featuring Rev. Dr. Otis Moss III of Trinity United Church of Christ in Chicago, IL as keynote speaker, this reimagined mass meeting pays tribute to the spirit of 1955 with music, poetry, and a community call to action.
Saturday, December 6 – Rosa Parks & Ella Baker Youth Call to Action Summit
- 8:00 AM | Rosa Parks Museum & Mt. Zion A.M.E. Zion Church Annex
A youth-led summit empowering ages 12–20 to engage in civic advocacy, service, and leadership.
Saturday, December 6 – Rosa L. Parks Gala & Awards Program
- 7:00 PM | Elevation Convening Center & Hotel
A ticketed black-tie celebration honoring civil rights heroes, organizations, and modern champions of equity.
Community Collaboration
The 70th Anniversary Commemoration is presented through the collective efforts of the City of Montgomery, Southern Youth Leadership Development Institute, Rosa Parks Museum, Alabama State University, Montgomery Housing Authority, and St. Paul A.M.E. Church, among others.
“This commemoration reminds us that Montgomery’s legacy is not just in history books—it lives in our streets, churches, and people today,” said Mayor Steven L. Reed. “Together, we honor those who stood up for justice and continue their work toward unity and equality.”
About the Montgomery Bus Boycott
On December 5, 1955, the Montgomery Bus Boycott began after the arrest of Rosa Parks for refusing to give up her seat to a white passenger. The 381-day protest, led by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and thousands of Montgomery residents, catalyzed the modern civil rights movement and reshaped the nation’s conscience.
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Montgomery, AL — The City of Montgomery, in collaboration with community partners, proudly announces a weeklong commemoration marking the 70th Anniversary of the Montgomery Bus Boycott, honoring the courage, unity, and leadership that sparked a global movement for justice.