Memorial Day Observance

Loyalty & patriotism will be on full display as the City joins the nation in honoring all who have given their lives in military service at its Memorial Day Observance on Thursday, May 30, 2024, at 11 a.m. at Christman Park. The public is invited to join the Mayor & City Council, City staff and honored guests in a tribute to those of all generations who have made the ultimate sacrifice for their country. The speaker for the event is Navy Commander Robert Carlisle, United States Navy Reserve (retired).

The patriotic ceremony will include words and music to commemorate the occasion, followed by a solemn wreath-laying ceremony. The Cadet Color Guard of Gaithersburg High School will present the colors. At the event, guests will be invited to fill out a card and provide a 4x6 photograph for a Book of Tribute, honoring friends and family members who serve.

Christman Park, named for Lt. William J. Christman III, a Gaithersburg resident who was killed in Vietnam, is located at 304 West Deer Park Road in Gaithersburg. Groups or individuals interested in attending or participating in the Memorial Day Observance may contact the Department of Parks, Recreation & Culture.