Special Events

The following events are recognized by the Prince George’s County Council annually, either through a special program and/or proclamation. 

  • Black History Month (February) 
  • Women's History Month (March)
  • Hispanic Heritage Month (September 15th - October 15th)

Contact Us

  1. Lochelle Ferguson

    Special Events Coordinator
    Email
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Individuals or groups interested in participating in Council special events/programs, please forward your name, title and contact information to our Prince George's County Council's Special Events staff to obtain additional information.

Proclamations

What is a Proclamation?

A proclamation is an official declaration recognizing individuals, businesses, organization or events that live or work in Prince George’s County, Maryland. Proclamations are written for the following:

  • Anniversaries (e.g. Church, Wedding, Pastor, Organizations)
  • Awards
  • Birthdays (60+ years of age / five (5) year intervals)
  • Community Service
  • In Memory
  • Public Safety
  • Retirements

How to Request a Proclamation?

Proclamation requests should be received at least ten (10) days prior to the event to be scheduled for pickup, and fifteen (15) days if the request is for mail delivery. Please contact your Council Member’s Office directly or contact Lochelle Ferguson, Special Events Coordinator, via email at SpecialEvents@co.pg.md.us.

What is Needed for a Proclamation?

To assist facilitation of your Council proclamation request, please include event flyers, a biographical and background information, a web address and/related links, or written paragraph(s) regarding the individual, business, organization or event that will be the subject of the proclamation honor.  Please note the date when the proclamation is requested, and contact information, including a mailing address and email address.

Invocation Volunteers

If you are interested in participating in the Council Hearings by providing the Prayer Invocation, please forward your name, title and contact information to contact Lochelle Ferguson, Special Events Coordinator, via email at SpecialEvents@co.pg.md.us.



The Prince George's County Council Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month 2024

The Prince George’s County Council hosted its Hispanic Heritage Month 2024 celebration on Tuesday, October 15, 2024. The program titled "Pioneers of Change: Shaping the Future Together", musical and poetry performances from the Bowie State University Drumline, led by their first-ever Hispanic Drum Major, Miguel Gasca Ortega; members of the Bowie State University Symphony of Soul Marching Band; the Bowie State University Choir; and the Northwestern High School Visual & Performing Arts Choir; and remarks from keynote speaker Yvette Lerma Jones, Director of Student Affairs Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, at the University of Maryland, College Park.

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WATCH: Prince George's County Council's 2024 Hispanic Heritage Month Program

The Prince George's County Council Celebrates Black Arts Excellence

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The Prince George’s County Council hosted its Black History Month 2024 celebration on Tuesday, February 27, 2024, celebrating past, present, and future advancements of Black culture through the arts. This year's celebration also honored special guests who uniquely personify the art of trailblazing in culinary entrepreneurship, aging, as well local and state government. Featured performances included Kettering Middle School's "Lady Cougars" Step Team and the Grammy nominated troupe, "Sweet Honey In The Rock", an all-female, African American ensemble that has continuously evolved into international ambassadors of a cappella, vocal, and lyrical excellence and musical missionaries of equality, empowerment, and education.

WATCH: Prince George's County Council's 2024 Black History Month Program