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Memorial Day in North Potomac and Darnestown

State and County offices are closed for the fedearl holiday.

Happy Memorial Day!

If you are looking to celebrate the brave men and women who serve our country, check out one of these nearby events:

  • --- Lieutenant General Harry E. Soyster, former director of the United States Defense Intelligence Agency, joins the Gaithersburg mayor in honoring fallen soldiers. , 304 W Deer Park Rd, Gaithersburg; May 30, 11 a.m.
  • --- The World War II Veterans Committee hosts the annual flag waving float parade on the National Mall. The parade starts at 7th and E street at 2 p.m.
  • --- See Joe Mantegna, Gary Sinise, the National Symphony Orchestra and other guests at the PBS sponsored free concert on the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol. 200 Maryland Ave NE, Washington, DC 20002 (Venue: West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol); Monday, May 29, 8 p.m.

If you are staying in the neighborhood, be advised about the following holiday closures.

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  • Ride On, Metrobus and Metrorail are operating on Sunday schedules. 
  • County offices - closed
  • Quince Orchard Library - closed
  • County liquor stores - closed
  • Montgomery County Public Schools administrative offices - closed
  • State offices and courts - closed


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