City Holidays, Events, Festivals and Special Events

Memorial Day Ceremony and Parade

Name: Memorial Day Ceremony and Parade
Start: 2026-05-25T09:00:00-04:00
End: 2026-05-25T13:00:00-04:00
Location: Rockville Town Center Park

Monday, May 25, 2026

9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Location

Rockville Town Center Park
131 Gibbs St.
Rockville, MD 20850

Directions

Contact

Special Events

specialevents@rockvillemd.gov 240-314-8620

Founded in 1944 by William “Bill” Wood, the Memorial Day Ceremony and Parade is a long-standing tradition in the City of Rockville.

The day begins with a ceremony honoring those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedoms and concludes with the annual parade, which features more than 50 units, including military and community groups, marching units, dance troupes, and more.

Each year, the City of Rockville selects a local veteran or active-duty military member to serve as the city’s grand marshal and lead the festivities.

Program

9 a.m.: Musical Tribute by the Rockville Concert Band and Chorus
9:30 a.m.: Ceremony
10:30 a.m.: Parade Begins at North Washington Street and Martins Lane

Learn More

Six uniformed military personnel perform a rifle drill in front of a crowd on a city street, with a brick building and trees in the background.