Memorial Day Ceremony

The Town of Ocean City will hold a ceremony in honor of Memorial Day, remembering those who fought bravely for our country.

Join us for the ceremony featuring a choir performance, flyover, U.S. Army Military 15-piece band, National Guard vehicle static display, and a keynote address from Maj. Gen. Janeen L. Birckhead of the MD Army National Guard.

Members of each Division of the U.S. Military will lay a wreath on the respective division insignia (Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, Coast Guard, Space Force), and the wreaths will remain on display through Monday for viewing.

The Mayor's welcome will begin at 1:00 PM. 

-- Ocean City to Honor Fallen Heroes During Memorial Day Ceremony Ocean City, MD -

(May 19, 2025): The Town of Ocean City will honor the brave men and women who sacrificed their lives in service to our country during a Memorial Day Ceremony on Sunday, May 25, 2025 at 1:00 p.m. The ceremony will be held at the Firefighters Memorial at North Division Street and the Boardwalk. This year’s ceremony will feature remarks from Mayor Rick Meehan and Major General Janeen Birckhead, Adjutant General of the Maryland National Guard. Their words will reflect on the meaning of Memorial Day and pay tribute to those who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to the United States. A highlight of the program includes a three-aircraft flyover of A-10 aircraft by the Maryland Air National Guard, a powerful and symbolic gesture honoring those who served. The event will also feature a performance by the 229th Maryland Army National Guard Band, with a 15-piece ensemble delivering patriotic music throughout the ceremony. The National Guard will also have a vehicle display on-site. Adding to the experience, the traditional wreath-laying ceremony will include a moving tribute from uniformed representatives of each division of the U.S. military. Each service member will carry and place a flowered wreath in front of their respective military insignia, honoring those from their branch who gave their lives in defense of our nation. “Memorial Day is a time for all of us to come together as a community and remember the brave men and women who have given their lives for our freedom,” said Mayor Rick Meehan. “We are proud to welcome Major General Birckhead, the Maryland Air National Guard, and the 229th Maryland Army National Guard Band as we honor these heroes.”