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For Immediate Release: Tuesday, June 29, 2021

The Montgomery County Government will observe the following schedule changes for the Independence Day holiday weekend, which will be observed on Sunday-Monday, July 4-5:

  • County offices – Closed.
  • State offices and courts – Closed.
  • Libraries – Closed.
  • Alcohol Beverage Services (ABS) – Retail stores will be open regular hours: Sunday, July 4, noon-5 p.m. (except Poolesville store, which is closed on Sundays); Monday, July 5, 10 a.m.-9 p.m. (Poolesville store will be open noon-7 p.m.).
  • Ride On and Flash Bus Service - Operate on regular Sunday schedule July 4 and on a Saturday schedule July 5. For a specific route number click here.
  • Ride On Flex On-Demand Bus Service- Will resume operations on July 19. TRiPS Commuter Store at Silver Spring Transit Center - Closed July 5.
  • Parking at public garages, lots and curbside meters - Free July 5.
  • Metrorail and Metrobus information is available here.
  • MARC Train and Commuter Bus information is available here.
  • County-provided refuse/recycling pickup—Trash and recycling will be collected by County-operated service on Monday, July 5, and continue on its regular schedule throughout the week.
  • The Shady Grove Transfer Station will be closed on Sunday, July 4. It will be open regular hours (7 a.m.-5 p.m.) on Monday, July 5. County Department of Environmental Protection administrative offices at the transfer station will be closed.  All operations will remain as normal.
  • Recreation— Outdoor pools are open noon-7 p.m. Indoor aquatic facilities are open 6 a.m.-6 p.m. All recreation centers, senior centers and administrative offices are closed.  
  • Montgomery Parks—Visit MontgomeryParks.org.

Montgomery Parks open facilities include: 

  Open Parkways Schedule:  Portions of Sligo Creek Parkway, Beach Drive and Little Falls Parkway will be open to       pedestrians and bicyclists for exercise and recreation during the following times: 

Friday, July 2. 9 a.m. through Tuesday, July 6, 7 a.m.

  •  Sligo Creek Parkway   
    •  Old Carroll Avenue to Piney Branch Road (1.1 miles)     
    •  Forest Glen Road to University Boulevard West (1.5 miles)     
  •  Beach Drive from Connecticut Avenue to Knowles Avenue (2.7 miles)      

Saturday, July 3. 7 a.m. through Tuesday, July 6, 7 a.m.

  •   Little Falls Parkway from River Road to Arlington Road (1 mile)  

The following facilities will be closed in observance of Independence Day:

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Release ID: 21-516
Media Contact: Neil H. Greenberger 240-205-1915
Categories: Holiday