You know it’s event season in downtown Silver Spring when the Red Shirts hit the streets.
If you’ve been to any of our community events in past years—from summer concerts to holiday markets—you’ve seen our Red Shirts in action. They’re the heart of our on-the-ground team, helping set the tone for safe, smooth, and welcoming experiences on the plaza and beyond. Whether they’re assisting vendors, directing guests, managing logistics, or just handing out a friendly smile, the Red Shirts have become a familiar sight—and a symbol of community connection in Silver Spring.
This year, the Red Shirts are not only back in action—but we're leveling up!
As part of our preparation for the 2025 event season, we recently held a hands-on training in photography and videography. With so many special moments happening across the plaza and throughout our neighborhoods, we wanted to equip our team with the tools to help us capture the magic as it happens. From candid community joy to behind-the-scenes hustle, our Red Shirts are now empowered to document and celebrate the vibrancy of Silver Spring in real time.
Their new skills will help us share more authentic, on-the-ground stories across our social platforms—giving you a front-row seat to everything that makes Silver Spring shine.
So if you see someone in a red shirt this season snapping a photo or filming a bustling plaza moment, give them a wave. They’re part of the crew making it all happen—and helping share the story of Silver Spring as it unfolds.