Labor Day Parade, Plus What's Open and Closed

The ever-popular Gaithersburg Labor Day Parade returns to the streets of Olde Towne at 1 p.m. Monday, Sept.1.

Now in its 76th year, this rain or shine event includes ethnic dance groups, antique cars and fire trucks, clowns, high school marching bands, and an assortment of community groups, equestrian units, and more.

During the parade, free parking will be available in the Olde Towne garage, located at the corner of Olde Towne and Summit Avenues. Handicap parking will be located behind the Victor Litz store on the north side of Diamond Avenue, and behind the Shell station on Summit Avenue.

A shuttle bus will also be available from the Lakeforest Shopping Center transit station to Gaithersburg Elementary School beginning at noon.

Join the Parade

The city is looking for community groups and other organizations to march in the parade. This is a great way to be involved in the community and to get your group noticed, plus your unit might even win a special award.

Organizations and individual volunteers are also needed to distribute program booklets, assist with parade line up duties and participate as characters in the parade.

The Labor Day Parade Participant/Politician Registration and Agreement Forms are available online.

What’s Open, Closed

City and county offices, along with area schools, are closed on Monday for the holiday.

The collection of recycled materials for residents whose regular recycling day is Monday, Sept. 1, will take place on the preceding Saturday, Aug. 30. This includes newspaper, mixed paper, corrugated cardboard, and commingled materials, as well as brush, branches, grass clippings, leaves and other yard trimmings, picked up by the city’s recycling contractor.

Bulk items are collected by city crews on the first recycling day of the month. Bulk pickup for residents whose regular bulk pickup day is Sept. 1 will take place the following Monday, Sept. 8.

Regular trash and garbage collection for city residents is handled by private contractors. Please contact your HOA or your private contractor regarding the holiday collection schedule for these materials.

For more information contact the City’s Department of Public Works at 301-258-6370, or visit the city’s website www.gaithersburgmd.gov.