Ocean City's "Salute to the Services"
The program begins with a patriotic red, white and blue Cruisin' Parade on the Boardwalk featuring hot rods and classic cars of Cruisin' Weekend 2007 on Saturday, May 19th at 8:00 am.
At 11:00 am on May 19th the Love of America Committee will Salute the Services at the Military Flag Plaza at Northside Recreational Complex located at 127th Street and the Bay. There will be a ceremonial raising of the national colors and the Ensigns of the U.S. military service. Boy Scouts will lay a wreath and the American Legion Post #166 will present a 21-gun salute.
On Thursday, June 14th at 7:00 pm, a traditional Flag Day ceremony will be held with patriotic music by the Peninsulaires and reciting of the Pledge of Allegiance, at the Military Flag Plaza and Memorial Park at Northside Park.
Salute to the Services will conclude with the annual Maryland State Fireman's Association Parade on June 20th at 1:00 pm on Baltimore Avenue.
During Salute to the Services the Ocean City Lifesaving Station Museum will offer complimentary admission to firefighters and military personnel. The museum is located on the Boardwalk at the Inlet.
For more information call 1-800-OC-Ocean or check the website www.salutetotheservices.com
