Moments From the Let Freedom Ring Celebration

The Let Freedom Ring Celebration Choir, composed of volunteers from the Georgetown University and Washington, D.C. communities, kicked the show off.

This year's recipient of the John Thompson Jr. Legacy of a Dream Award, Rev. Joseph E. Lowery, shares a word with Coach John Thompson Jr. before the evening's concert.

Rev. Joseph E. Lowery visits with Washington, D.C. Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton before accepting his award.

The Kennedy Center presenters join with Georgetown President John J. DeGioia, Coach John Thompson Jr. and Rev. Joseph E. Lowery, just before kicking off the show.

The choir performs "O Freedom," a new work created by spoken word poet, Messiah Ramkissoon, and Music Director Rev. Nolan Williams Jr.

Rev. Joseph E. Lowery accepts the John Thompson Jr. Legacy of a Dream Award, presented by President John J. DeGioia and Coach John Thompson Jr.

Rev. Lowery's acceptance remarks included humor and personal recollection as he told the audience, "The joy of a new beginning is ours!"

Featured performer Patti LaBelle got comfortable as she wowed the audience with her performance.

The Let Freedom Ring Celebration Choir accompanied Patti LaBelle on her final numbers, including the classic "Somewhere Over the Rainbow."

The concert ended on a high note with Patti LaBelle and the Celebration Choir lifting their voices in spirited commemoration of King's legacy.