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Hometown Holidays 2012 – City of Rockville’s Memorial Day Event

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Hometown Holidays 2012 – City of Rockville’s Memorial Day Event© City of Rockville
Hometown Holidays is Rockville, Maryland’s annual street festival celebrating Memorial Day. The three-day event features dozens of entertainers performing on seven stages, children's rides, teen activities, VisArts Fine Arts Festival, an environmental expo, the Taste of Rockville, the Annual Ride for Rockville Bicycle Tour, and the Memorial Day Ceremony and Parade.

This year's 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. See Photos of the Parade

Dates: May 26 - 28, 2012

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 26, 1-10 p.m. Market Place, Taste of Rockville, Kids Activities, Live Entertainment.

Sunday, May 27, 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.

Monday, May, 38, 2012
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.

Musical Performances Throughout the Weekend

To Be Announced

For a more detailed schedule of entertainment, see the Rockville, Maryland website

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