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Council considers hosting Maryland State Firemen’s Association parade; logistics and business impacts under review

Mayor and Council (Town of Berlin) · December 9, 2025
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Summary

The Maryland State Firemen's Association has asked Berlin to host its parade, likely on a Juneteenth weekend. Council asked for details about volunteer deputization, route closures, business impacts and estimated scale; staff requested the association present in January.

Mayor relayed a request from David Fitzgerald, president of the Maryland State Firemen's Association, to consider hosting the association's parade in Berlin. The association is exploring moving the event from Ocean City to a weekend (likely Juneteenth) to boost participation; Fitzgerald and the chamber would help with logistics and volunteer support.

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