A Labor Day parade in Kensington draws a crowd.

With the nation celebrating Labor Day on Monday, here’s what will be open and closed across Montgomery County, according to local governments, as well as details for local parades.  

Parades

Kensington’s Labor Day Parade and Festival will be from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday. The parade will step off from Plyers Mill Road and following a route to Noyes Library. The festival will be held along Armory Avenue and feature live music, vendors and bounce houses for kids.

This year’s Gaithersburg’s Labor Day Parade will start at a new time—10 a.m.—and run until noon along East Diamond and Russell avenues.

Montgomery County 

County offices — closed 

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MC 311, nonemergency government information and services — closed  

State offices and courts — closed 

State Motor Vehicle Administration offices and Vehicle Emissions Inspection Program stations — closed 

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Libraries — closed  Sunday and Monday 

Alcohol Beverage Services (ABS) — all stores open 10 a.m.-5 p.m. 

Department of Permitting Services — closed 

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Ride OnBus Service —  operating on a Sunday schedule. View route schedules here

Ride On extRa and Flex bus services — will not be in service. 

Ride On FlashBus Service — The Orange Route will operate on a weekend/holiday schedule while the Blue Route (typically, weekday only) will not be in service. 

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TRiPS Silver Spring commuter store — open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. 

TRiPS mobile commuter store — closed 

MARC Train — no trains operating. 

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Metrorail — operating on a Sunday holiday schedule with trains running from 7 a.m. to midnight. View metro information here.

Metrobus — operating on a Sunday schedule 

Public parking garages, lots, curbside meters — free 

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County-provided trash and recycling collections — No collections on Monday. Collections for the remainder of the week will slide one day, with the final collections on Saturday. 

Shady Grove Transfer Station and Recycling Center — closed. 

Department of Recreation Outdoor Pools — open 

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Recreation, senior and indoor aquatic centers — closed 

Montgomery Parks — Operating hours and events for county parks can be found here.  

Parades — Kensington and Gaithersburg both have a Labor Day parade in honor of the holiday. Kensington’s Labor Day Parade will be Sept. 2 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. from Plyers Mill Road to Noyes Library. Gaithersburg’s Labor Day Parade will be Sept. 2 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. in Olde Town Plaza 1 South Summit Avenue.

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Rockville 

City Hall and government — closed 

Lincoln Park, Thomas Farm and Twinbrook community centers — closed  

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Rockville Senior Center — closed 

Croydon Creek Nature Center (typically closed Mondays) — closed 

F. Scott Fitzgerald Theatre and box office (typically closed Mondays) — closed 

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Glenview Mansion — closed 

Rockville Civic Center business office — closed 

Rockville Skate Park (closed Mondays in the fall) — closed 

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Rockville Swim and Fitness Center — open. The outdoor recreation pool is closed for renovations. The outdoor fitness pool will offer recreation swim hours over the holiday weekend. All customers should enter and exit via the indoor complex. For swim and fitness center facility hours and additional information, visit www.rockvillemd.gov/swimcenter

Recycling and trash collections — No collections on Monday. Collections will occur one day later than usual throughout the week. For more information on recycling and trash collection, visit www.rockvillemd.gov/recycling-trash or call 240-314-8568. 

City-owned parking meters — free. Learn more at www.rockvillemd.gov or call 240-314-5000. 

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Gaithersburg  

Most city facilities and offices are closed Monday with the exception of the following: 

Police department administrative offices — open from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. 

The Community Museum — open from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. 

The Water Park — open from 12 to 5 p.m. for city residents and aquatics members only. 

The Miniature Golf Course — open from 12 to 6 p.m. 

The Skate Park — open from 12 to 6 p.m. 

Interactive Water Feature at Olde Towne Plaza — open from 12 to 7 p.m. 

Recycling — to be collected the preceding Saturday. Bulk pick up is unavailable. 

Mayor and City Council to hold regular session on Tuesday 

Takoma Park  

City offices — closed  

City facilities — closed 

Public library — closed   

Yard waste collection — No collections on Monday. Collection will resume Sept. 9. View the Holiday Collection Schedule page for more information. 

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