Burtonsville Day Parade Celebrates Diversity with “Better Together” Theme

The 30th annual Burtonsville Day Parade and Festival took place on Sept. 25, according to the event’s flyer. The 29th annual Parade and Festival was held in 2019, while the 2020 Parade and Festival was cancelled due to the pandemic.

Burtonsville Parade and Community Day was a hit on Saturday. The weather was great and, as usual, the community showed up and showed out, but just in case you missed it, here are a few photos… #communityfirst #fall pic.twitter.com/1rxE9l5SJ9

— Montgomery County Recreation (@MoCoRec) September 27, 2021

Saturday’s event featured live music, vendors, a demonstration by Musa Martial Arts, activities for children, and pet adoptions and services. Several organizations also worked to provide resources to the community, including free health screenings , information on County vaccination sites and voter registration.

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Don’t miss the 30th anniversary Burtonsville Day Festival 🎶 💃🏼 🌭 pic.twitter.com/fBlIdY6PQ9

— Evan Glass (@EvanMGlass) September 25, 2021

This year’s theme “Better Together,” meant that organizers sought to encompass the community’s diversity in the festivities. Several elected officials and candidates for political office were in attendance — including prospective County Executive David Blair; Tom DeGonia, who is running for County State’s Attorney; and Delegate Eric Luedtke of Maryland’s 14th District.

Yesterday was an absolutely perfect day to celebrate Burtonsville Day! Thanks to all the supporters who marched with us and said hello along the parade route. pic.twitter.com/OJlCtUhnvk

— Eric Luedtke (@EricLuedtke) September 26, 2021

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Burtonsville Day is back! Terrific to see so many people along the parade route! Come say hi to the #BetterWithBlair team this afternoon at the Praisner Community Center. pic.twitter.com/IDQw5pWfoK

— David Blair (@DavidTBlair) September 25, 2021

Nina's ready to assist you @ today's Burtonsville Day celebration (https://t.co/ca8BxW2AaG)! Register to vote 🗳, and/or sign-up to become an election judge 🙋‍♀️🙋‍♂️. #YourVoiceYourVote2022 #ShareThisPostNotCOVID19 #MoCoSecuringYourVote2022 pic.twitter.com/v2X4EIlE3k

— MontgomeryMDVotes (@777Vote) September 25, 2021

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Ceoli Jacoby is an editorial intern at Montgomery Community Media. A junior at the University of Maryland, she is pursuing a double major in multiplatform journalism and government & politics. On campus, she is a staff writer for Stories Beneath the Shell. She can be reached at cjacoby@mymcmedia.org.

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