For this week’s resource Wednesday article, I put together a guide to help families plan how they’d like to celebrate Independence Day. From festive food and concerts to patriotic parades and fireworks, there are tons of options all over Maryland Fourth of July week. From our family to yours, we wish you a Happy 4th of July!
CHARLES COUNTY
JULY 4TH CELEBRATION & FIREWORKS- CHARLES COUNTY FAIR GROUNDS
Date: July 4, 2021
Time: 3:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Location: 8440 Fairground Road, La Plata, MD
Details: Before the fireworks display, come and enjoy some great food (more vendors than last year!) pony rides and outstanding live music from some local talented artists. The grand finale of our celebration will be a digital pyro-musical display shot off and thundering to a multicultural musical blast!
Cost: Admission and parking are free. Additional fees for food and beverage.
More Information: http://www.charlescountyfair.com/
4TH OF JULY SPECTACULAR
Regency Furniture Stadium
Date: July 4, 2021
Time: 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Location: 11765 St. Linus Drive, Waldorf, Maryland 20602
Details: Come out to our 4th of July Spectacular! Gates open at 6PM, fireworks begin at 9:30! Tickets are $8 and we will have live music, inflatables, and food!
Cost: $8 Tickets – Buy tickets at http://mb1.glitnirticketing.com/mbticket/store/view.php
More Information visit- Event Link
FIREWORKS AT HAWTHORNE COUNTRY CLUB
Date: July 3, 2021
Time: Dusk
Location: Hawthorne Country Club, LaPlata MD (Members Only)
Details: Fireworks will begin after dark and food and drinks will be available for purchase beginning at 3 pm. Parking in Hawthorne Country Club parking lots is reserved for members and a parking pass is required. Don’t have a permit? No fear, you park along side Hawthorne Road and watch the show.
More Information: http://www.thehawthornecountryclub.com
INDIAN HEAD MWR- FUN FILLED 4TH OF JULY
Date: July 4, 2021
Time: 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Location: MWR Indian Head Base (Base Access Only)
Details: Join us for a fun-filled Fourth of July Celebration! We’ll have food, outdoor water activities, games, and more.
Cost: Free admission.
More Information: Event Link
TOWN OF INDIAN HEAD- 4TH OF JULY CELEBRATION & FIREWORKS
Date: July 4, 2021
Time: 3:30 PM – 9:00 PM
Location: The Village Green and Pavilion- 100 Walter Thomas Road, Indian Head
Details: The Day kicks off with a Patriotic Opening Ceremony at 3:30 PM. There will be amusement ride (4PM-8PM), live entertainment (4PM-8PM), and food available for sale. No pets of any kind or alcoholic beverages permitted.
Cost: Free admission.
More Information: Town of Indian Head Website
4TH OF JULY BLCOK PARTY
Date: July 4, 2021
Time: 10:30 AM – 1:30 PM
Location: New Life Church, White Plains, MD
Details: Enjoy a cook out, games and live music!
Cost: Free admission.
More Information: Event Link
CALVERT COUNTY
SOLOMONS ISLAND FIREWORKS
Date: July 4, 2021
Time: Between 9:15 and 9:30 p.m.
Location: Riverwalk, Solomons Island
Details: The Solomons Business Association proudly sponsors the annual Solomons Independence Day fireworks display. Fireworks will be shot from a barge in the Patuxent River and can be viewed from the Riverwalk. Celebrate our nation’s birth and show your colors all day long!
Cost: Free
More Information: http://www.solomonsmaryland.com/
ST MARY’S COUNTY
FORTH OF JULY FIREWORKS – ST MARY’S COUNTY
Date: July 3, 2021 (Rain Date July 5, 2021)
Time: Parade 10:00 AM & Fireworks 9:00 PM
Location: Long Point/Golden Beach- Mechanicsville, MD
Details: Enjoy fireworks
Cost: Free
DMV AREA
FOURTH OF JULY CELEBRATION
George Washington Mt Vernon
Date: July 4, 2021
Time: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Location: Mt. Vernon
Details: Get out to George Washingtons Mount Vernon, for an all-day, turn-back-the
clock Forth of July. Marvel at gorgeous scenes of the Potomac River from the Founding Father’s estate, and listen to Revolutionary War-era music while savoring Colonial-style ice cream. The event also includes a special day-time fireworks display.
Information: http://www.mountvernon.org/plan-your-visit/calendar/events/an-american-celebration/
COCA-COLA 4TH OF JULY FEST
Date: July 3 & 4, 2021
Time: Park Opens at 10:00 AM /Fireworks at 9:15 PM
Location: Six Flags America- PG County
Details: Start your summer with the best fireworks show in the Baltimore–Washington metro area. Enjoy heart-pounding thrills rides like the SUPERMAN: Ride of Steel or the Flying Carousel, and don’t forget to make a splash at Hurricane Harbor, our waterpark included with your admission. Plus, celebrate the red, white, and blue with a selfie at the Coca-Cola Photo Wall and receive discounted tickets and more only at the Coca-Cola July 4th Fest at Six Flags America.
Information: Event Link
ACTIVITIES & TIPS
LINK TO PATRIOTIC SENSORY PLAY!- click here
Don’t forget little ones with sensory needs may benefit from wearing ear protection! We also love gearing up in glow so that the kids are easy to keep track of in the dark.
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