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Memorial Day Weekend Events

What are you planning on doing with your extended weekend?

SATURDAY, MAY 28 

The parade will begin at the Bowie High School Annex (3021 Belair Drive) at 11:00 a.m. and there will be a concert afterward featuring Beatles cover group The Back Pages Band on the grass at Sussex Lane.

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The third annual Annapolis Nautical Flea Market sponsored by United States Yacht Shows will highlight new and used boats, assorted nautical gear, art and more. Make a day of hunting for the right accessories for your boat and spend time with fellow sailors. The flea market takes place from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the at 550 Taylor Ave. in Annapolis.

Saturday Sailing Seminar

Annapolis Sail and Power Squadron will host “Seminar Days” at the Annapolis Nautical Flea Market Saturday. “Knots,  Bends and Hitches” and “Trailering Your Boat” sessions are from 10 a.m. to noon. Both sessions are $27. “Using GPS” and “Anchoring” sessions are 1 to 3 p.m. Both of these sessions are $28. Contact Squadron Education Officer Mike Maszczenski at michaelm_aacps@hotmail.com or 410-643-5666.

Enjoy all things strawberry at this festival including strawberry pies, shortcakes, smoothies and more. , located at 819 W. Central Ave. in Davidsonville, is hosting a strawberry festival on Saturday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Peruse the crafters and enjoy some delicious food available for sale by the "Tongues of Fire" BBQ Ministry Team to include pulled pork, beef brisket, pulled chicken and pit-roasted chicken. All proceeds from the festival will support the church's mission ministries. 

A Memorial Day ceremony honoring loved ones who served to preserve our nation's freedom and promote peace throughout the world. A tribute to all will be held on Saturday at 2 p.m. at the on 2973 Solomons Island Road in Edgewater. Call 410-956-4488 for more information.

SUNDAY, MAY 29  

Sunday Sailing Seminar

Annapolis Sail and Power Squadron presents “Seminar Days” with two Sunday sessions at the at the Annapolis Nautical Flea Market from 10 a.m. to noon. The “How to use VHF & VHF/DSC Marine Radio” and “How to Use a Chart” sessions both cost $25. Contact Squadron Education Officer Mike Maszczenski at michaelm_aacps@hotmail.com or 410-643-5666.

Enjoy five local bands and family friendly diversions along the first block of West Street in Annapolis on Sunday from noon to 5 p.m.

The rededication of Post 40 Veteran Memorial will be held Sunday at 1 p.m. at the , 500 5th Ave. SE in Glen Burnie. Congressman Sarbanes is the opening keynote speaker and Maryland Secretary of Veteran Affairs Edward Chow will be the closing keynote speaker.

Pony rides for children will be offered by Fence Post Farm, 2795 Bayside Beach Road in Pasadena (Historic Hancock's Resolution) from 1 to 4 p.m.   

MONDAY, MAY 30 

Join local veterans groups as they pay tribute to members of the Armed Forces who sacrificed their lives serving our country. In case of bad weather, the location will be moved to Bates Hall at the . Starts promptly at 11:00 a.m.

A free parade will begin on West Street from Amos Garrett, around Church Circle and down Main Street. It will end at Susan C. Campbell Park at City Dock. After the parade, the Annual Wreath Laying Ceremony will be hosted by the Fleet Reserve.  For additional details, visit www.annapolis.gov.

Odenton Volunteer Fire Company Carnival Memorial Parade

The Odenton Volunteer Fire Company’s annual Carnival Memorial Day Parade will start on Monday at 5 p.m. on 1425 Annapolis Road in Odenton. Call 410-551 -5151 for information.


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