Update September 22, 2023: Tomorrow’s event is cancelled due to the poor weather outlook. If you registered for the parade or as an exhibitor or sponsor, please check your email for more information. We are looking forward to next year. Thank you for your support.
Event Info
The annual Burtonsville Day Celebration is back again! The theme of this year is “Discovering East County”
When:
Sat, Sept 23, 2023
10 am – 11 am Parade
11 am – 3 pm Festival
** arrive early to avoid road closures, see below **
Where: Marilyn J. Praisner Library & Community Recreation Center
14906 Old Columbia Pike
Burtonsville, MD 20866
Exhibitor & Food Truck Registration
Interested in setting up a booth or food truck? Applications will be accepted on a first-come, first-serve basis.
- Cost per booth space: $25
- Food trucks: $300
- You must bring your own tents, tables, and chairs.
- Application by mail or online
Parade Team Registration
Want to march in the parade? Register by September 8, 2023.
- No fee to register
- Start: Paint Branch High School
- End: Praisner Community Center
- Distance: 1 mile
Road Closures
Old Columbia Pike will be closed from Old Briggs Chaney Road (Paint Branch High School) to Marilyn J. Praisner Library from 9:30 am until approximately 11:30 am. The road closures are shown in the map below.
Perrywood Drive will be also closed from Carson Drive to Old Columbia Pike from 9:30 am until approximately 11:00 am.
If you have anything planned outside of the neighborhood, we encourage you to leave earlier than the time stated above so that you will be able to travel on Old Columbia Pike. Thank you for your cooperation.
In the event of an emergency, Montgomery County Police will make provisions for you to be able to leave the community, otherwise you will not be able to leave until after the parade.
What to Expect
PARADE
The procession begins at 10:00 am at Paint Branch High School and ends at the Praisner Center.
FOOD TRUCKS & VENDORS
A variety of hometown favorites, international cuisines, crafts, and exhibitors.
ACTIVITIES FOR CHILDREN
Several games and fun activities for all ages.
LIVE MUSIC & PERFORMANCES
Two stages with live performances of music, dance, and martial arts!
PUBLIC SERVICES
Learn about services offered by Montgomery County and non-profits: health screenings, public safety, constituent services, and more.
Check back closer to the date for more detailed updates!
Getting There
Walk, Roll, or Bike: If you live nearby, consider going car-free and avoid the hassle of parking. Old Columbia Pike has a striped bikeway on the shoulder and sidewalks.
Car: If driving, plan to arrive BEFORE the Old Columbia Pike Road Closure at 9:30 am. You can find free parking at:
- Banneker Middle School
- Paint Branch Middle School
- Local streets
To allow people to watch the parade from the street, please do not park on Old Columbia Pike.
Transit: Unfortunately, there is no transit service to the Praisner Library: the Z6 and Z7 Metrobus only serve the library on weekdays.
Live Music Performances by Strathmore
DUPONT BRASS https://www.dupontbrass.com
Deborah Bond https://www.deborahbond.com/