Chevy Chase Throws Fourth of July Bash

The Town of Chevy Chase will host an Independence Day picnic and parade on July 4, from noon to 2 p.m. on the Lawton Center Grounds.

American flags will be available in the Town Office beginning June 15 for residents to pick up and display in their yards in preparation for the holiday. If it’s difficult for you to stop by the office during office hours email townoffice@townofchevychase.org or call at 301-654-7144 and a flag will be delivered to you.

On July 4, the parade will begin at noon at the Lawton Center with bike, scooter, wagon and baby carriage decorating starting at 11:30 a.m. The town will provide decorating supplies.

Chevy Chase will treat residents to a barbeque catered by Red, Hot & Blue and the famous Ben and Jerry’s ice cream truck from 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. Vegetarian options will be available upon request. All picnic tablecloths, tableware and utensils will be compostable, so look out for the specially marked bins.

The traditional reading of the Declaration of Independence at this event encourages participation from readers of all ages. If you would like to volunteer to read a few lines, please contact Beth Kevles at bethkevles@gmail.com or 301-654-3388.

RSVP by June 26 by calling 301-654-7144 or emailing townoffice@townofchevychase.org

Interested in volunteering? Email Aki Peritz at aperitz@hotmail.com.

More information about this event is available here.