Hello Lasers! We are excited to participate in the MVF 4th of July Parade TOMORROW! This is a long standing Laser tradition and we hope to capture a trophy again this year!

You are asked to wear Maryland, beach, and/or red, white and blue attire to complement our Ocean City themed float!

Please plan to arrive at the parking lot of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints no later than 9:15 AM, as judging will be at 9:30 AM. The church is providing a complimentary pancake breakfast for all parade participants, so you may want to arrive early.

Apple Ridge Road will be closed in both directions by Montgomery County Police at 9:30 a.m. You will need to park near the start of the parade (North Creek) or the end of the parade (Watkins Mill High School).

Please see more details shared by Duncan Mullis from MVF below.

Let’s show the community our Laser Pride on Friday!

Daria, on behalf of the LMST Board & Float Committee

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From Duncan Mullis from MVF:

We’re pleased to share that the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will be providing a complimentary pancake breakfast for parade participants—thank you to them for their generosity! As always, please remember to prepare for the summer heat: bring plenty of water, wear a hat, and apply sunscreen to stay comfortable and safe throughout the event.

Please aim to arrive for the parade between 8:45 a.m. and 9:15 a.m. Apple Ridge Road will be closed in both directions by Montgomery County Police at 9:30 a.m., and the parade will step off at 10 a.m. sharp. Parade participants will not be permitted to enter the Apple Ridge Road entrance of the church parking lot. All other non-parade participating vehicles are requested to park at either:

• Start of parade parking: North Creek Community Center, 20125 Arrowhead Road, or North Creek Lake Park, 20300 Aspenwood Ln.
• End of parade parking: Watkins Mill High School, 10301 Apple Ridge Rd.

Judging commences at 9:30a.m., excluding the best overall entry which will be judged somewhere along the parade route. Awards will be given to participants for the following categories.

• Best decorated wheeled creation (bike, scooter, wheelchair, stroller, or motorized toy vehicle)
• Best costume
• Best motorized float
• Best hand –pulled float
• Best marching or performing group
• Best overall entry – judged on parade route

The Montgomery Village Independence Day Parade will end at the Apple Ridge Recreation Area, 10101 Apple Ridge Road. The parade route is about ½ a mile, and the parade is typically completed by 11a.m.

At Apple Ridge Recreation Area, directly after the parade, there will be the Independence Day Celebration from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. The celebration starts with some great live music! During a short break, the MVF Board President - Doniele Ayres - will officially open the event and announce parade contest winners. At the event we will have lots of fun activities for the Montgomery Village community, including: a concert; free games, free rides, petting zoo and free pony rides; and festival food (see link to the event program below).

Link to the July 4th Program: Independence Day Celebration Program

Map 1 (assigned parade location):