Town Offices will be CLOSED Thursday, November 25th, and Friday, November 26th for the Thanksgiving holiday. 

Burch Trash will be collecting recycling on Friday 11/26

Town of Upper Marlboro

2021 Deck the Halls Holiday Decorating Contest

The Town of Upper Marlboro is proud to present the first annual Deck the Halls Holiday Decorating Contest for both residential properties and our businesses! Judging will be done by our Board of Town Commissioners on Friday December 17th, 2021, between 6 and 8pm.

CONTEST RULES:

• * Contest is open to residential and commercial addresses within the Town of Upper Marlboro limits only.

1. * There is no nomination form, just decorate and wait!

1. * Not sure if your property is within the Town limits? Check Here

1. * Prizes will be awarded for the top two residential properties and top two businesses.

1. * Decorations must be visible from the street as judges may not exit vehicles to view decorations.

1. * Winning properties will be announced on Tuesday, December 21st, 2021.

1. *Photos of winning homes & businesses will be posted on the Town’s website, social media (Facebook, Twitter and Instagram), Landing’s newsletter, and possibly other Town media.

1. *Winning properties will be awarded gift cards (amounts listed below) and an award yard sign.

AWARD CATEGORIES & PRIZES:

Business:

• 1St Place Business $300.00 (Visa gift card)
• 2nd Place Business $100.00 (Visa gift card)
• Honorable Mention

Residential:

• *1st Place Residential $125.00 (in local business gift cards and/or Visa gift card)

• *2nd Place Residential $100.00 (in local business gift cards and/or Visa gift card)

• *3rd Place Residential $75.00 (in local business gift cards and/or Visa gift card)
• Honorable Mention

Other:

• *Top Decorated Government Building (Library, Darnall’s Chance House Museum, Post Office, Courthouse, Fire Station Etc.)

Please reach out to Town Hall with any questions or concerns at 301-627-6905 or by email at Info@UpperMarlboroMD.gov. Happy Decorating!

A note to the businesses:

For the residential property awards, the Town would like to purchase gift cards from Town businesses as the prize. If your business sells gift cards, please let us know by emailing info@UpperMarlboroMD.gov or call Town Offices at 301-627-6905 ex1107. Gift card donations or “matching” amounts are also welcome!

Darnall's Chance House Museum

Will Put You In That Holiday Spirit!

Be sure to check out these Thanksgiving Cooking Fire Safety Tips from the Marlboro Volunteer Fire Department:

"For most, the kitchen is the heart of the home, especially during the holidays. So keeping fire safety top of mind in the kitchen during this joyous but hectic time is important, especially when there’s a lot of activity and people at home. As you start preparing your holiday schedule and organizing that large family feast, remember, by following a few simple safety tips you can enjoy time with your loved ones and keep yourself and your family safer from fire."

Check out their Thanksgiving cooking safety tips on their website here: https://www.marlborofire.com/safety/thanksgiving-fire-safety/

DMV Super Games Coming to Upper Marlboro this year!

"DMV Super Games is where the best teams clash, preparing for national prominence representing the mecca of high school basketball, THE DMV. The three-game classic begins at 5 PM with Word of Life Christian (VA) taking on Good Counsel (MD); at 6:30 PM McDonogh (MD) challenges Riverdale Baptist (MD). The final match-up at 8 PM pits Sidwell Friends (DC) against Bishop McNamara (MD)."

Games will be held on Wednesday, December 1, 2021, at The Show Place Arena at Prince George's Equestrian Center. Tickets on sale now:

More information & tickets : https://www.mncppc.org/Calendar.aspx?EID=18123