MARYLAND (WBFF) — Marylanders won’t have to wait until July 4 to celebrate Independence Day.
Communities across the state are hosting fireworks displays, festivals, concerts and family-friendly events leading up to the Fourth of July, with many continuing through the holiday weekend as the nation marks America’s 250th anniversary.
Here’s a look at some of the celebrations happening around Maryland.
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Baltimore Metro: Sunday, June 28
Hereford Independence Day Parade & Fireworks
- Time: Parade at 6 p.m.; festival at 7:30 p.m.; fireworks at dusk
- Where: Parade begins on Mount Carmel Road, heads north on York Road and ends at Bunker Hill Road. Fireworks at Hereford High School.
- Rain date: June 29
Baltimore Metro: Friday, July 3
Glen Burnie Fireworks
- Time: 9 p.m.
- Where: Saw Mill Park
Baltimore Symphony Orchestra’s Star-Spangled 250
- Time: Evening performance
- Where: Oregon Ridge
- Details: Patriotic concert featuring the “1812 Overture” with a fireworks finale. Tickets required.
Baltimore Metro: Saturday, July 4
92nd annual Dundalk Parade
- Time: Begins at 8:15 a.m.
- Where: The parade starts at the Logan Village Shopping Center.
- Details: It’s the longest continually running parade in Maryland!
Baltimore Inner Harbor Celebration
- Time: Live entertainment from 4-9:30 p.m.; fireworks at 9:30 p.m.
- Where: Waterfront Promenade
- Details: Performances by the Navy Band Commodores, Baltimore Symphony Orchestra and Wordsmith.
Cherry Hill Arts & Music Waterfront Festival
- Time: 1-10 p.m.
- Where: Middle Branch Park
- Details: Free festival featuring live music, children’s activities, art experiences and waterfront views of the city’s fireworks.
Park & Relax at the Baltimore Museum of Industry
- Time: 6-10 p.m.
- Details: Waterfront viewing party with live jazz, face painting and fireworks. Tickets required.
Catonsville Independence Day Celebration
- Time: Parade at 3 p.m.; Family Fun Fest at 6:30 p.m.; fireworks at 9:15 p.m.
- Where: Parade on Frederick Road; fireworks at Catonsville High School.
- Rain date: July 5
Dundalk Fireworks Spectacular
- Time: Festivities begin in the evening; fireworks around 9:15 p.m.
- Where: North Point Government Center
- Details: Live music, carnival rides, food vendors and family activities.
- Rain date: July 5
Fullerton Fireworks Celebration & Music Festival
- Time: Food and music begin at 2 p.m.; fireworks at 9:15 p.m.
- Where: Fullerton Park
- Details: Free admission.
- Rain date: July 11
Middle River Fireworks Extravaganza
- Time: 9 p.m.
- Where: Fireworks launched from the Middle River 6-knot zone.
Towson Fireworks
- Time: Dusk (approximately 9:10-9:30 p.m.)
- Where: Loch Raven Technical Academy
Baltimore Metro: Sunday, July 5
Kingsville Fireworks
- Time: Parking opens at 5:30 p.m.; festivities begin at 6 p.m.; fireworks around 9-9:15 p.m.
- Where: Mount Vista Park
Havre de Grace Celebration
- Time: Parade at 2 p.m.; concert at 7:30 p.m.; fireworks at 9:15 p.m.
- Where: Concord Point Park and Susquehanna River waterfront.
Central Maryland: Wednesday, July 1
Queen Anne’s County Fireworks & Family Fun Celebration
- Time: 6 p.m.
- Where: Chesapeake Heritage & Visitors Center, Kent Narrows
- Details: Kids zone, live music and fireworks.
- Rain date: July 2
Central Maryland: Friday, July 3
Mount Airy Fireworks
- Time: Gates open at 4 p.m.; festivities begin at 5 p.m.; fireworks around 9:30 p.m.
- Where: Mount Airy Fireman’s Carnival Grounds
Taneytown Fireworks
- Time: 6-10 p.m.
- Where: Taneytown Memorial Park
Central Maryland: Saturday, July 4
Frederick’s 4th
- Time: Noon until dusk
- Where: Baker Park
- Details: Entertainment, rides, food vendors and fireworks.
Carroll County Farm Museum
- Time: Gates open at 4 p.m.; fireworks at sundown.
- Where: Westminster
- Details: Live music, food and the county’s largest fireworks display.
Sykesville Let Freedom Ring Parade
- Time: 10 a.m.
- *Where: Historic Main Street
Capital Region: Saturday, July 4
Annapolis Independence Day Celebration
- Time: Parade at 6:30 p.m.; fireworks at 9:15 p.m.
- Where: Downtown Annapolis and Spa Creek
Howard County Celebration
- Time: 5-10 p.m.; fireworks at 9:15 p.m.
- Where: Columbia Lakefront
Rockville Independence Day Celebration
- Time: 7-10 p.m.
- Where: Mattie J.T. Stepanek Park
Upper Montgomery County Fireworks
- Time: Gates open at 4 p.m.
- Where: Poolesville Soccer Fields
Eastern Shore: Friday, July 3
Rock Hall Fireworks Over the Harbor
- Where: Rock Hall Harbor
- Details: Parade, midway games and fireworks.
Berlin Fireworks
- Time: Dusk
- Where: Heron Park
Eastern Shore: Saturday, July 4
Ocean City Fireworks
- Where: Downtown Beach and Northside Park
- Details: Music and fireworks at two locations.
Red, White & BOOM
- *Time: Activities begin at 5 p.m.; fireworks around 9 p.m.
- *Where: Salisbury
Southern Maryland: Friday, July 3
Chesapeake Beach Fireworks
- Time: Dusk
- Where: Waterfront and Fishing Creek Bridge
St. Mary’s Freedom Fest
- Where: St. Mary’s County Fairgrounds
- Details: Free event featuring live entertainment, vendors, kids activities and fireworks.
Southern Maryland: Saturday, July 4
Charles County Fairgrounds Celebration
- Time: 3-10 p.m.
- Where: La Plata
- Details: Live music, food, family activities and fireworks.
More Fourth of July Celebrations (No Fireworks)
- Bel Air Independence Day Parade – July 4 at 6 p.m.
- B&O Railroad Museum’s 250th All-American Bash – July 4 from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
- Cape St. Claire Parade – July 4 at 10 a.m.
- Eastport Parade – July 4 at 9 a.m.
- Galesville July Fourth Parade – July 4 from 1-4 p.m.
- Severna Park Parade – July 4 at 10 a.m.
- West Annapolis Bike Parade – July 4 at 10:30 a.m.
- River Hill Independence Day Parade – July 4 at 9 a.m.
Planning to attend?
Many communities expect large crowds and limited parking. Organizers encourage attendees to arrive early, allow extra travel time and check individual event websites or social media pages for weather updates, parking information and any last-minute schedule changes.
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