Memorial Day Weekend 2005

Memorial Day Weekend A Success - May 30, 2005 - The Rockville Volunteer Fire Department participated in the Hometown Holidays weekend, the Washington area’s biggest Memorial Day Weekend celebration. The three days of events attracted an estimated 60,000 people to Rockville’s Town Center over Saturday, Sunday and Monday. Rockville VFD was out in full force promoting fire prevention, safety, and our volunteer opportunities. Members conducted an auto extrication drill and rappelled from the tip of Truck 3 (Reserve Truck 31). The weekend was highlighted by a number of free concerts, including the Saturday night performance of Hootie and the Blowfish. The concert crowd included Maryland Governor Robert Ehrlich and many on and off duty Rockville Volunteer Fire Department members. On Saturday, Engine 34 had the honor of serving as the tail end of the Montgomery Motorcycle contingent to the Rolling Thunder event in the District of Columbia.