Rockville will honor veterans of our nation’s armed forces with a ceremony on Veterans Day, Friday, Nov. 11.
The ceremony is planned for 11 a.m. at Veterans Park, at the intersection of MD 28 and Rockville Pike. Free parking will be available at Sandy Spring Bank, 611 Rockville Pike.
The ceremony, which is open to the public, will include a wreath laying and a presentation of colors. A reception will follow at American Legion Post 86, at 2013 Veirs Mill Road.
For more information, visit www.rockvillemd.gov/veteransday, email specialevents@rockvillemd.gov or call 240-314-8620.
Rockville’s annual Veterans Day and Memorial Day ceremonies each include a member of the military as a featured speaker.
Rockville and Montgomery County residents who have retired from or currently serve in the United States military are eligible to take part in the ceremonies. Volunteer speakers must be comfortable speaking in public and must prepare a five- to seven-minute speech about their experiences in the armed forces, including what it means to serve and honor those who have served.
Contact Amanda Knox at 240-314-8604 or aknox@rockvillemd.gov to participate or learn more.
For video of past ceremonies, search “Memorial Day Ceremony” or “Veterans Day Ceremony” at youtube.com/cityofrockville.