Memorial Day Weekend Events In Montgomery County, MD Area

American Flags on memorial day

Lots Of Ways To Celebrate Memorial Day Weekend In Montgomery County, MD

There are a lot of celebrations this weekend in honor of Memorial Day. Here are a few that caught our eyes.

Rockville Hometown Holidays 

Sat, May 25 – Sun, May 26 – Rockville Town Center

Music Festival featuring more than 30 free live performances, the Taste of Rockville, children’s activities and more! The festivities end on Monday, May 27 with the Annual Memorial Day Parade.

74th Memorial Day Ceremony and Parade

The Rockville Memorial Day Ceremony and Parade will take place on Monday, May 28 in Rockville Town Square. The schedule of events is as follows:

9 a.m. – a musical tribute to America by the Rockville Concert Band and Chorus

9:30 a.m. – Memorial Day Ceremony Begins

10:30 a.m. – 74th Annual Memorial Day Parade begins.

Flags For Our Heroes – Gaithersburg, Maryland

Bohrer Park at Summit Hall Farm  11:00 AM – 11:00 AM

Bohrer Park at Summit Hall Farm will once again be the site for Flags for Our Heroes. Hundreds of America flags, sponsored by residents and businesses to recognize community heroes, will be on display May 27 through 29.

The opening ceremony takes place at 11 a.m. on May 27. This activity is coordinated by the Rotary Clubs of Montgomery Village and Gaithersburg. Proceeds benefit local charities.

City Of Gaithersburg Memorial Day Observance

May 30, 2017

Christman Park 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Loyalty and patriotism will be on full display as the City of Gaithersburg joins the nation in honoring all who have given their lives in military service at its Memorial Day Observance on May 30, 2017, at 11 a.m. at Christman Park. The public is invited to join the Mayor and City Council, City staff and honored guests in a tribute to Gaithersburg’s sons and daughters who have made the ultimate sacrifice for their country.

The patriotic ceremony will include words and music to commemorate the occasion and a solemn wreath-laying ceremony. At the event, guests will be invited to fill out a card and provide a 4×6 photograph for a Book of Tribute, honoring friends and family members who serve.

Wings of Fancy Live Butterfly & Caterpillar Exhibit

Opens Thursday May 23, 2019

Brookside Gardens, Silver Spring, Maryland

Brookside Gardens is fluttering with butterflies at the seasonal Wings of Fancy Butterfly and Caterpillar.

Interact with hundreds of native and exotic butterflies from North America, Costa Rica, Africa, and Asia. Learn firsthand about the amazing metamorphosis, from tiny chrysalis to flying beauty, how butterflies contribute to healthy ecosystems, and how to ensure these beautiful insects thrive in our own gardens.

 

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