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Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration

The Rockville community gathered at the F. Scott Fitzgerald Theatre on Jan. 19, 2026 to mark Martin Luther King Jr. Day with “Reclaiming the Dream: Justice, Equity and Action.” The celebration focused on fostering engaging conversations on equitable governance, shared leadership, systemic change, and restorative practices. Participants were able to reimagine and recommit to fostering a strong and welcoming community.

2027 Event Details

Monday, Jan. 18, 2027
8:30 a.m. – noon

F. Scott Fitzgerald Theatre
603 Edmonston Drive, Rockville, MD 20851

Admission is free.

Parking

Free parking is available in the main Glenview Mansion parking lot and behind the theater. Accessible parking spaces are located in the theater’s rear parking lot.

Drop-Off

Attendee drop-off is at the theater’s front entrance. To request Metro Access service, visit the Metro Access website.

Ride On Bus

Ride On Route 45 stops at the intersection of Edmonston Drive and Baltimore Road, approximately 0.1 miles from the theater. Visitors traveling by bus are encouraged to plan accordingly and check the Ride On schedule for any holiday-related service changes.

The F. Scott Fitzgerald Theatre is designed to be accessible to all. Assistive listening devices, sign language interpreters, seating assistance, and other accommodations are available. Accessible parking is located in the elevated lot behind the theater. The accessible entrance is on the left side of the building when viewed from the rear.

Rockville Recreation and Parks is committed to complying with the Americans with Disabilities Act by providing reasonable modifications and accommodations. Please notify us as early as possible so we have time to arrange the requested accommodations. Contact the Special Events team at specialevents@rockvillemd.gov to discuss your needs.

Accessible Feature Detail 
Adult Changing Station One adult changing station. 
Assistive Listening Devices (ALDs) 20 ALDs are available, including six that are compatible with hearing aids. 
EnChroma Color-Enhancing Glasses Three pairs of adult- and child-size EnChroma color-enhancing glasses are available to borrow indoors.
Parking Four van-accessible parking spaces and 12 additional accessible parking spaces. An accessible drop-off area is located at the front entrance of the theater.
Seating Six accessible seats with companion seating are available in the theater. 

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Contact

Recreation and Parks Department
Special Events Division
240-314-8620
specialevents@rockvillemd.gov

Hours
Monday – Friday
8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Address
Taft Center
6 Taft Court
Rockville, MD 20850

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