The Memorial Day ceremony includes music by the Rockville Concert Band and Chorus, a wreath laying led by American Legion Post 86, and 21-gun salute and presentation of colors by American Legion Post 86 Color Guard. The Memorial Day Parade includes drill teams, marching bands, community groups, military units, and more.
Location
Hometown Holidays is located in Rockville Town Center and is walking distance from the Rockville Metro Station.Parking
Free parking is available at the jury parking lot at the corner of Jefferson and Monroe streets and the Metro parking lots. Parking garages are located at 255 Rockville Pike, 51 Monroe Place and on Fleet Street behind the Council Office Building.Hometown Holidays Schedule
Saturday, May 23, 2-10 p.m. Market Place, Taste of Rockville, Kids Activities, Live Entertainment.7 p.m. Free Concert, Sharon Little, a soulful bluesy singer, followed by Pat McGee.
Sunday, May 24, 8 a.m. – 2 p.m. 5th Annual Ride for Rockville Bicycle Tour. Ride at your own pace through the neighborhoods of Rockville, Maryland. Choose from a 10-mile or a 25-mile route. Meet at the Rockville Town Center near Regal Cinemas. Ride For Rockville is fundraiser to benefit the Rockville Youth Recreation Fund and Rockville Bikeway Enhancement Fund which provide financial assistance and recreational opportunities for Rockville residents. See registration information.
2-10 p.m. Market Place, Taste of Rockville, Kids Activities, Live Entertainment.
7 p.m. Free Concert, Can't Hang, a reggae rock band from Baltimore, followed by The Wailers, the reggae-backing band of Bob Marley.
Monday, May, 25, 2009
9 a.m. Rockville Concert Band & Chorus
9:30 a.m. Memorial Day Ceremony
10:30 a.m. Memorial Day Parade
Ceremony and Parade Viewing Location: Courthouse Square at Martins Lane and North Washington Street.
For a more detailed schedule of entertainment, see the Rockville, Maryland website
