Bowie’s Memorial Day parade was a blast, with the high school band, JROTC kids, and local leaders like Councilman Estève tossing candy and flags to the crowd. Plus, the Ormands brought their cool corvettes to add some flair!

Here are the highlights:

  • Images shared courtesy of Petruzzo Photography.
  • Bowie High School marching band members rehearse before the parade.
  • Bowie High School Navy Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps students line up for the parade.
  • Bowie City Councilman Michael Estève throws candy to parade watchers.
  • House of Delegates Member Adrian Boafo waves to attendees.
  • Delegate Boafo passes out American flags to parade goers.
  • Valerie Ormand and her husband Jaime lent corvettes for use in the parade.

Originally Published on May 30, 2023Last Modified on April 18, 2026

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Bowie Memorial Day 2023 in Pictures

Images shared courtesy of Petruzzo Photography.

Bowie High School marching band members rehearse before the parade kicks off.

Bowie High School Navy Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps students line up for the parade.

Bowie City Councilman Michael Estève throws candy to parade watchers.

House of Delegates Member Adrian Boafo waves to attendees.

Delegate Boafo passes out American flags to parade goers.

Valerie Ormand and her husband Jaime lent corvettes for use in the parade.