Anne Arundel County
Independence Day Celebration, July 4, 9:30am-2pm, William Paca House & Gardens 186 Prince George Street, Annapolis, Md. Celebrate our nation's birthday at the home of Declaration of Independence signer William Paca! The morning begins with a Naturalization Ceremony welcoming new American citizens at 9:30am. Visitors will enjoy tours of the Pacas’ home, live musical performances, and a Revolutionary War encampment. Costumed interpreters portraying William Paca and members of his household will bring the past alive for visitors of all ages. Children's activities include patriotic crafts and the opportunity to sign your John Hancock on the Declaration of Independence with a quill pen. Visit www.annapolis.org or call 410-267-6189 for further information.
Independence Day Fireworks Cruises, July 3-4, 7:30-10:30pm, Annapolis City Dock, Annapolis, Md. Best seat in town for spectacular Annapolis Harbor fireworks; DJ and snacks; multiple boats. Call 410-268-7601 or visit www.watermarkcruises.com for additional information.
Old Fashioned Fourth of July, July 4, 10am, Captain Salem Avery House Museum, 1418 E. W. Shady Side Road. The event will open with a parade beginning from the Post Office, a baking contest, Participants are asked to bring their entries to the Museum by noon, have lunch and get comfortable for the Bay Winds Band concert at 1pm. There will be activities for children. There is no admission charge, everyone is welcome, and guests are invited to bring lawn chairs or a blanket. Visit www.shadysidemuseum.org or call 410-867-4486 for further information.
Baltimore City
Baltimore's Fourth of July Celebration, July 4, 12N-9:30pm, Baltimore Inner Harbor. Home to the USS Constellation and our nation’s national anthem, entertainment at the Amphitheater intersection of Light & Pratt streets, street and musical performances, the concluding a fireworks display beginning at 9:30pm over the Inner Harbor. For more details visit www.promotionandarts.com or call 1-877-BALTIMORE.
The Glorious Fourth! An Old-Fashioned Fourth of July, July 4, 12N- 4:30 pm. Fort McHenry National Park, July 4th was the most important holiday in early America. Many regarded the War of 1812 as "America's Second War of Independence." Join the garrison of Fort McHenry and patriotic citizens of Baltimore for the following activities: fife and drum music, cannon firing, a musket salute for 18 states, period dancing and games. Highlight of the event will be the public reading of the Declaration of Independence at 3:00. Call 410-962-4290 or visit www.nps.gov/fomc for additional information.
Independence Day Fireworks Cruise, July 4, 7-10pm, Baltimore Inner Harbor. Four-hour cruise with nautical delight buffet, cash bar, DJ, fireworks display. Call 410-727-3113, 800-695-BOAT or visit www.spiritcruise.com for more information.
Baltimore County
Arbutus July 4th Celebration, July 4, 12:30pm, Tom Day Blvd. to Carville Ave., to East Dr.
Catonsville's July 4th Celebration, July 4, Catonsville High School, S. Rolling Road, Catonsville. Celebrating Baltimore County’s 350th Anniversary. 9am kids games and races, decorated bike contest, ages 2-13; 11am, American Music Concert at Christian Temple, Edmondson Ave., 3pm Frederick Rd, the 63rd Annual spectacular parade; 6:30pm, Catonsville High School pre Fireworks Musical Salute, 9pm, Color Guard Tribute and at 9:15pm, Catonsville High School, The Mammoth Fireworks. Visit www.catonsvillecelebrations.org or call 410-744-9655 for details.
Dundalk Heritage Independence Day Parade, July 4, 8:30am, Logan Village Shopping Center, Dundalk Avenue, Dundalk. 72 years running, 2 hours long, patriotic parade hosts lots of bands, floats, marching units and decorated vehicles. More fun follows at the Heritage Fair, 12N-10pm and fireworks at the Government center on Wise Avenue at 9pm. Call 410-446-3526 for further details.
Towson Area Fourth of July Parade, July 4, 10:30pm, Towson Courthouse. Parade with National Guard fly-over, bands, military units, community participation, floats. Call 410-832-2190 for additional details.
Fireworks Extravaganza, July 4, dusk, Eastern Yacht Club, Middle River. Annual fireworks extravaganza on Middle River. Call 410-687-1002 or visit www.mtabc.org for additional details. .
Carroll County
Old-Fashioned July 4th Celebration/Fireworks Fireworks, July 4, 3pm, Carroll County Farm Museum, Westminster. Old-fashioned family picnic, games, food, crafts, farmhouse tours, fireworks approximately 9:30pm. Visit www.carrollcountytourism.org or call 410-386-3880 for further details.
Charles County
Independence Day Celebration, July 4, 5-10pm, Charles County Fairgrounds, 8440 Fairground Road, Hwy 301, 3 miles south of LaPlata., Laplata. Patriotic music, activities for kids, food available or bring your own picnic. Fabulous fireworks display at dusk. Call 301-643-0033, 301-932-1234 or visit www.charlescountyfair.com for details.
Frederick County
Star Spangled Special Fireworks Train, July 2, 8:30pm, Walkersville Southern Railroad, 34 W. Pennsylvania Ave., Walkersville. Bring a flashlight and a blanket. Call 301-898-0899 or visit www.wsrr.org for further information.
Frederick's 4th - An Independence Day Celebration, July 4, 12N-10:30pm, Baker Park, Frederick, Md. An annual celebration with fireworks, food, four stages of entertainment, children's activities and more. Fireworks in the Carillon area of park at dusk. Visit www.celebratefrederick.com or call 301-694-2489 for additional details.
Harford County
Independence Celebration Parade and Fireworks, July 4, 7am, Bel Air High and Middle Schools, and Wakefield Elementary School. Begin the day with a Blueberry Pancake and Sausage Breakfast, family fun events begin at 8:30, followed by the parade which will begin at 6pm, N. Main Street & E. Gordon Street. 2009 Theme: American Patriots, Then and Now. Fireworks begin at 9:30pm. Call 410-893-4444 or visit www.belairjuly4.org for further details.
Havre de Grace Independence Celebration, July 5, Tydings Memorial Park, Havre de Grace. Parade at 2pm, Carnival, 6-10pm, Concert, 7pm, Fireworks, 9:15pm.Call 410-939-4362 for further details.
Howard County
Howard County 4th of July Festival, , July 4, 5pm, Lake Kittamaquandi, 10221 Wincopin Circle, Columbia, Md. Celebrate with a family extravaganza along the Columbia Lakefront. Music, children’s entertainment. Bring your blankets, chairs and a picnic. Fireworks at 9:30pm. Visit www.howardcountymd.gov/rap or www.columbiaassociation.com or call 410-3213-Park for more details.
Kent County
Rock Hall Fireworks, July 3, 9pm, The Bulkhead in Rock Hal Harbor. View a 35 minute show choreographed to patriotic music. the largest display on Maryland's Eastern Shore, overlooking Rock Hall Harbor. Call 410-778-1342 or visit www.kentcounty.com for further details.
Rock Hall Parade and Festivities, July 4, 10am-4pm, Main Street, Rockhall, Md. Old fashioned parade followed by a day-long celebration in waterman's town; food, music, horseshoe tournament, turtle races, and parade. Visit www.rockhallmd.com or call 410-639-7611 for additional details.
Montgomery County
4th of July Celebration, July 4, 6pm, Montgomery County Fairgrounds. Exit 11 off I270, Gaithersburg. Independence Day celebration including music concert, games and food. Fireworks display starts at dark. Visit www.gaithersburgmd.gov or call 301-258-6350 for further details.
July Fourth Fanfare, July 4, 3-9pm, Buddy Attick Park, 555 Crescent Rd. Greenbelt. Free kids craft tent from 3-6pm, concert band performs at 6:15pm, community drum circle, 7:30-9pm followed by fireworks at 9pm. Visit www.greenbeltmd.gov or call 301-397-2200
Independence Day Celebration, July 4, 7-10pm, Montgomery College, Rockville Campus, Rockville. Join thousands and celebrate our national patriotism. Call 240-314-8620 or visit www.rockvillemd.gov for additional details.
Takoma Park, Independence Day Celebration, July 4, 9am til. Unity and Diversity. Parade 9am, Parade Begins at Carroll & Ethan Allen Avenues, follows Carroll Avenue towards DC, crosses over to Maple Avenue along Carroll Street, then returns along Maple Avenue. Concert begins at 7:30 pm, Takoma Park Middle School, 7611 Piney Branch Road, Concert, Parade Winners, Patriotic Songs & National, Anthem, Drawing for Prizes, 9:30 pm Fireworks. Visit www.takomapark4th.org for more details.
Prince George’s County
4th of July Celebration BBQ & Fireworks, July 4, 7:30pm, Mulligan’s Grill, University of Maryland Golf Course Clubhouse, College Park. 301-314-6632. www.dining.umd.edu., BBQ buffet followed by a great view of the fireworks at 9 pm.
Baysox 4th of July Baseball & Fireworks, July 4, 6:05pm, Prince George’s County Stadium, 4101 NE Crain Hwy, Bowie. Visit www.baysox.com, 301-464-4865
Bowie July 4th Celebration, July 4, 3-10:30pm, Allen Pond Park, Bowie. Visit www.cityofbowie.org or call 301-809-3076.
Laurel July 4th Celebration, July 4, 9:30am Granville Gude Park, 8300 Mulberry St. Laurel. Parade begins at 11am on 6th and Montgomery Sts. Followed by a full day of entertainment including antique car show, contests and live music, fireworks display at 9:15pm. Call 301-725-5300 ext. 44 or visit www.laurel.md.us/LaurelFourth for details.
Six Flags America 4th of Jazz Concert & Fireworks, July 4, 10:30am-9pm. Central Avenue, Largo, Md. Celebrate the Fourth of July with a Fireworks Spectacular over Hurricane Harbor waterpark and a special patriotic performance on the Sunset Stage. Visit www.sixflags.com/america or call 301-249-1500 for further information.
St. Mary’s County
A Fourth of July Celebration, July 5, 1-4pm, Sotterley Plantation, Hollywood, Md. Celebrate our nation's birth with a concert on the lawn. Food and drink available. Call 301-373-2280 or visit www.sotterley.org for additional information.
Solomons Fireworks, July 4, Riverwalk, Solomons, Md. Call 410-326-1950 or visit www.solomonsbusiness.com for more information.
Talbot County
Crisfield’s Fireworks, July 4, 9pm, Call 410-968-2500 or visit www.crisfieldchamber.com/events for further details.
Oxford Fourth of July BBQ & Fireworks, July 3, 6pm at the Tred Avon Yacht Club at dusk. Call 410-226-5269 or visit www.tayc.com for further information.
St. Michaels Fourth of July Picnic & Fireworks, July 4, 4pm, Manasquan River Yacht Club. The St. Michaels fireworks will be held at the mouth of Long Haul Creek and may be viewed from the grounds of the Manasquan River Yacht Club. Music and food. For prepaid tickets call 410-745-9511 or visit www.mryc.org.
Washington County
Fireworks at Fairgrounds Park, July 4, 6-10pm, Fairgrounds Park, 400 N. Mulberry Street, Hagerstown, Md. Musical entertainment and a large fireworks display. Call 301-739-8577 or visit www.hagerstownmd.org for additional information.
Wicomico County
Ocean City Fourth of July Fireworks Jubilee, July 4, 8pm, Downtown Ocean City. Free concert on the beach, fireworks over the ocean: 9:30pm. Visit www.ococean.com/events or call 410-250-0125, 800-OC-OCEAN for details.
Washington DC
A Capitol Fourth, July 4, 11:45am-10:00pm, Constitution Avenue and The Washington Monument. A Fourth of July parade kicks of the celebration, starting around noon on Constitution Avenue and 7th to 17th sts. Over 100 units will march down the street in pride. Following the parade, concerts from all kinds of music will fill the afternoon and evening until it's time for the fireworks. Throughout the day, many family fun events are taking place around the DC area. Beginning at 6pm enjoy a concert on the grounds of the Washington Monument by the US Air Force Bank, and A Capitol Fourth Concert begins at 8 and concludes with the fireworks which is scheduled to begin at about 20 minutes after 9 PM the fireworks light up the sky, streaking with color and noise. Held over the Washington Monument grounds, the fireworks show lasts about 30 minutes.
Best Places to view the Nation’s Capitol Fireworks are at the US Capitol, Lincoln Memorial, Jefferson Memorial, FDR Memorial, East Potomac Park, Anywhere along the National Mall between 14th Street and the Capitol, Marine Corps War Memorial (Iwo Jima) in Arlington, and areas along the Virginia side of the Potomac River that can be reached from George Washington Memorial Parkway, and aboard a cruise along the Potomac River.
Alexandria, Virginia
Celebrate Independence Day at George Washington’s Mount Vernon, July 4, 8am-5pm, Mount Vernon Estates and Gardens, Alexandria, Va. Historic Mount Vernon, the home of George Washington, salutes our first commander-in-chief with a dazzling display of daytime fireworks during its annual Independence Day event! For the first time ever, visitors will be treated to spectacular smoke fireworks in patriotic colors fired during the finale of the National Concert Band of America’s performance. The event also includes an inspirational naturalization ceremony for 100 new citizens (also new this year), military reenactments, a special wreathlaying ceremony, free birthday cake for all (while supplies last), and a visit from the “first” first couple, “General and Mrs. Washington.” All day: “General and Mrs. Washington” will be on hand to greet and take photographs with visitors. In the Donald W. Reynolds Education Center, visitors can cool down in the Revolutionary War Theater where “snow” falls on the audience as Washington is crossing the Delaware River. Visit www.mountvernon.org or call 703-799-8691 for additional information.
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