Martin Luther King Jr. Day In Parsippany: Events, What's Open, What's Closed

PARSIPPANY, NJ — The nation marks Martin Luther King Jr. Day this Monday. Several Parsippany-area events will recognize the civil rights leader. And while many may have to work, most schools and government offices will take a break.

Here's how the Parsippany area will honor Dr. King, along with what will remain open and what will close for the holiday.

EVENTS

2023 MLK Day Commemorative Service

10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday, Calvary Baptist Church (10 Martin Luther King Jr. Ave., Morristown)

The Martin Luther King Observance Committee, based in Morristown, will celebrate King's legacy with a service of commemoration. This year's keynote speaker is Rev. Dr. David Jefferson, pastor of the Metropolitan Baptist Church in Newark.

The theme for this year is "From Dream to Action: Healing Our Division," emphasizing "action and positive movement towards creating an environment where all Americans can thrive." Following the service, the event will feature a series of panel discussions. Read more: MLK Observance Returns For 53rd Year At Morristown Church

The event will also be livestreamed. Find more info and get tickets here.

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Community Day: Acts of Kindness

12-5 p.m. Monday, The Newark Museum of Art (49 Washington St., Newark)

The celebration of King's legacy will highlight his teachings of social justice and service to the community. The event will feature performances, hands-on activities and opportunities to help others.

The event is free. Reserve a spot here.

Free National Park Admission

Monday, all national parks

The National Park Service will waive admission fees for the federal holiday. For Parsippany residents, some of the closest options include Morristown National Historical Park, Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park and Thomas Edison National Historical Park in West Orange.

• Read more: No Charge To Visit These NJ Attractions On MLK Day

What's Open, What's Closed?

Many businesses and institutions remain open on MLK Day, as only 45 percent of U.S. employers offer a paid day off, CNBC reported in 2019. But more workplaces are recognizing the holiday, as only 28 percent gave the day off in 2009, according to Bloomberg Law.

As a federal and state holiday, many government services are closed on MLK Day. Here's a look at what's open and closed around Parsippany.

• Schools: the Parsippany-Troy Hills School District is closed Monday.
• Sanitation services: the township won't collect garbage or recycling on Monday, and the recycling center will be closed. To see how the holiday may impact collection, view Parsippany's 2023 recycling and sanitation schedule.
• State services: State agencies observe MLK Day. So most offices, including all Motor Vehicle Commission facilities, are closed. However, many of the MVC's online services will remain available.
• Public transit: NJ Transit will operate on an "enhanced weekend" schedule, which includes additional trains during peak periods. The PATH will have a modified weekend schedule, with supplemental service throughout the morning commute. Find SEPTA schedules here.
• U.S. Postal Service: Post offices will be closed, and there will be no mail delivery.
• Banks: The Federal Reserve observes the holiday, so many banks do, as well. Banks scheduled to close include Bank of America, Capital One Bank, Chase, Citibank, PNC Bank, Santander Bank, Wells Fargo and TD Bank.
• Stock market: the U.S. Stock exchange, including Nasdaq and New York Stock Exchange, will close. The market will reopen at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday.
• Other private businesses: Grocery stores, retailers, restaurants and most other private businesses remain open, according to HolidayShoppingHours.com. But some employers grant the day off or reduce hours, so it helps to check before you go.