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Friends of Crystal Memorial Gardens Cemetery Inc

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Home
About Us
Events
  • OCT- Cemetery Clean Up
  • 2026 MLK Leadership Gala
  • 2026 MLK Gala Sponsorship
  • 2025 MLK Leadership Gala
  • 2024 MLK Leadership Gala
  • Spirit of CR Awards
Projects
Cemetery
  • History
  • Scenic View
  • Community Meetings
  • Founding Black Families
  • Memories of Our Beloved
  • Veterans Burial Listing
  • Cemetery Photo Gallery
News
Support
Contact
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  • About Us
  • Events
    • OCT- Cemetery Clean Up
    • 2026 MLK Leadership Gala
    • 2026 MLK Gala Sponsorship
    • 2025 MLK Leadership Gala
    • 2024 MLK Leadership Gala
    • Spirit of CR Awards
  • Projects
  • Cemetery
    • History
    • Scenic View
    • Community Meetings
    • Founding Black Families
    • Memories of Our Beloved
    • Veterans Burial Listing
    • Cemetery Photo Gallery
  • News
  • Support
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  • About Us
  • Events
    • OCT- Cemetery Clean Up
    • 2026 MLK Leadership Gala
    • 2026 MLK Gala Sponsorship
    • 2025 MLK Leadership Gala
    • 2024 MLK Leadership Gala
    • Spirit of CR Awards
  • Projects
  • Cemetery
    • History
    • Scenic View
    • Community Meetings
    • Founding Black Families
    • Memories of Our Beloved
    • Veterans Burial Listing
    • Cemetery Photo Gallery
  • News
  • Support
  • Contact

3rd Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Leadership Gala

LEGACY | LEADERSHIP | LOVE

The 3rd Annual Citrus County Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Leadership Gala is a beautiful celebration of community that unites state and local officials, business and civic leaders, residents, and Citrus County natives from near and far. Together, we commemorate the legacy, history, and heritage of Citrus County, Florida.


This event also supports our ongoing mission to preserve, maintain, advocate for, and beautify the Historic Crystal Memorial Gardens Cemetery, which dates to 1884.


 We proudly honor leaders in Education, Community, Business, Healthcare, and Government—those who paved the way before us and left a lasting legacy.  Funds raised from the Citrus County Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Leadership Gala support the ongoing restoration and preservation of the Historic Crystal Memorial Gardens Cemetery.


On August 28, 1963, during the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. delivered his iconic words calling for civil and economic rights and an end to racism in the United States. Many of the individuals who continued that fight here in Citrus County are now laid to rest in Crystal Memorial Gardens Cemetery. We proudly share their stories as part of this important remembrance.


We are pleased to announce that the 3rd Annual Citrus County Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Leadership Gala will take place on Saturday, January 31, 2026, at the Citrus Springs Community Center in Citrus Springs, Florida.

This special event celebrates the collective achievements of Citrus County—and we warmly invite you to join us for an evening of inspiration, reflection, and community pride.

Ways to Help

BECOME A SPONSOR

COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT EVENTS

PURCHASE GALA TICKETS

 Partner with us as an Gala Sponsor to show your support for community leadership and historic preservation. 

SPONSOR GALA

PURCHASE GALA TICKETS

COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT EVENTS

PURCHASE GALA TICKETS

Join us for an inspiring evening and help fund the preservation of Crystal Memorial Gardens Cemetery. 

PURCHASE TIX

COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT EVENTS

COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT EVENTS

COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT EVENTS

Join us as we host cultural community events and activities to our Citrus County Community.

COMMUNITY EVENTS

MAKE A DONATION

DONATE AUCTION ITEM

COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT EVENTS

 Every contribution—large or small—helps restore and maintain this sacred historical site. 

DONATE FUNDS

HONOR A LOVED ONE

DONATE AUCTION ITEM

DONATE AUCTION ITEM

Contribute in memory of someone who is interred at Crystal Memorial Gardens or someone who made a difference in your life.

HONOR LOVED ONE

DONATE AUCTION ITEM

DONATE AUCTION ITEM

DONATE AUCTION ITEM

 Support the MLK Gala by donating a Gift Basket for our Silent Auction and/or  Bottle of Wine for our Wine Pull

DONATE TO AUCTION
Revisit the powerful words spoken for the civil rights

Read Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s 'I Have a Dream' speech

"I Have a Dream" speech was delivered  during the March on Washington for Jobs an Freedom on August 28, 1963.  King called for civil and economic rights and an end to racism in the United States.

Read Speech

FRIENDS OF CRYSTAL MEMORIAL GARDENS CEMETERY, INC IS A TAX EXEMPT 501(c)(3) CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION.  

OUR REGISTRATION NUMBER WITH THE FLORIDA DEPT OF AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES IS CH73264.  

"A COPY OF THE OFFICIAL REGISTRATION AND FINANCIAL INFORMATION MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE DIVISION OF CONSUMER SERVICES BY CALLING TOLL-FREE, 1-800-HELP-FLA (435-7352), WITHIN THE STATE OR BY VISITING www.FloridaConsumerHelp.com. REGISTRATION DOES NOT IMPLY ENDORSEMENT, APPROVAL, OR RECOMMENDATION BY THE STATE OF FLORIDA." 


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