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Berlin’s monument ceremony opens Memorial Day weekend
Local American Legion posts gather at Berlin’s monument for an early Memorial Day tribute at Main and West Streets, then the town welcomes visitors.
Event details
Memorial Day at the Monument offers a quiet, significant way to begin the holiday weekend in Berlin, Maryland. You will gather at the town monument at the intersection of Main and West Streets, where local American Legion posts lead a short observance centered on honoring service members through traditional tributes and brief remarks.
Plan to arrive by 7:45 AM for the 8:00 AM start, since viewing space is best along the surrounding sidewalks and seating is limited. The program typically includes a color guard, comments from veteran leaders, and a wreath laying at the base of the monument. It generally concludes within about forty five minutes.
Because the monument sits in the middle of Berlin’s walkable downtown, you can move straight from the ceremony into a morning of shopping and coffee. We recommend parking in the municipal lots behind Main Street, about a two minute walk from the intersection. Bring comfortable shoes if you plan to keep exploring, and consider a light jacket or small umbrella since the ceremony is outdoors and coastal mornings can run cool or damp.
The event is free and open to everyone, and it is pet friendly if your dog does well with small crowds and occasional patriotic music. If you are staying overnight, the Atlantic Hotel places you within steps of the monument, while Ocean City and Assateague make easy bases if you want to pair the ceremony with beach time.
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