In order to help families plan how they’d like to celebrate Independence Day, a guide has been put together. 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, 2022

Time: 4:00PM – 9:00PM (Gates open at 3PM)

Location: 8440 Fairground Road, La Plata, MD

Details: This firework display is a thank you to the community for their support for the Charles County Fair throughout the year. Before the fireworks display, come and enjoy some great food, pony rides and outstanding live music from some local talented people. 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: EVENT LINK

FUN FILLED 4TH- RED, WHITE & BLUE CRABS

Regency Furniture Stadium

Date: July 4, 2022

Time: 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM

Location: 11765 St. Linus Drive, Waldorf, Maryland 20602

Details: Fun-Filled 4th is BACK! This year they are pulling out all the stops with a kids zone, food trucks, vendors, and of course live entertainment from 3AM Tokyo and Charles County’s own: Flippin’ Eyelids! Concert and Kids Zone is FREE! This Southern Maryland Blue Crabs will be hosting their longest and biggest firework show in history, to start at 9:30 p.m. The Southern Maryland Blue Crabs will be playing Charleston Dirty Birds at 6:35 PM!

Cost: $15-$18 Tickets – Get your game tickets here: Southern Maryland Blue Crabs Tickets

TOWN OF INDIAN HEAD- 4TH OF JULY CELEBRATION & FIREWORKS

Date: July 4, 2022

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

TOWN

TOWN OF LA PLATA- 4TH OF JULY CELEBRATION

Date: July 4, 2022

Time: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Location: Town Hall- 305 Queen Anne St. La Plata, MD 20646

Details: This family friendly event is free and lots of fun! Have the kiddos come in their swimming suits… there will be seven different water slides, ice cream and air brushed tattoos.

Cost: Free Admission -Food will be available for purchase from the following local favorites: Calvert Crabs and Seafood, Chaptico Market & Deli, Judy’s Food Express.

More Information: Event Link

 

FIREWORKS AT HAWTHORNE COUNTRY CLUB
Date: July 3, 2022
Time: Dusk
Location: Hawthorne Country Club, LaPlata MD (Members Only)
Details: Event for Hawthorne Country Club MEMBERS ONLY! Parking in Hawthorne Country Club parking lots is reserved for members only and a parking pass is required. Don’t have a permit? No fear, you can park along side Hawthorne Road and watch the show.
More Information: http://www.thehawthornecountryclub.com

CALVERT COUNTY

INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION – CHESAPEAK BEACH
Date: July 3, 2022
Time: 8:30 PM
Location: Town of Chesapeake Beach – Calvert County, MD
Details: ITS BACK….The Town of Chesapeake Beach fireworks display at the center of Town. The display is viewable along the Fishing Creek bridge, Kellam’s field, Veteran’s Memorial Park or at one of our waterfront restaurants or resort. The fireworks are held at Dusk. Bring a blanket and a picnic for a family fun evening at Kellam’s field.
More Information: Event Link

SOLOMONS ISLAND FIREWORKS

Date: July 4, 2022

Time: Fireworks 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: EVENT LINK

ST MARY’S COUNTY

PROUD TO BE AMERICAN – FORTH OF JULY FIREWORKS 

Date: July 2, 2022 (Rain Date July 3, 2022)

Time: Parade 10:00 AM & Fireworks 9:00 PM (at dusk)

Location: Long Point/Golden Beach- Mechanicsville, MD

Details: Enjoy fireworks

Cost: Free

More Information: Event Link

FREEDOM FEST

Date: July 4, 2022

Time: 5:00PM-8:00PM

Location: NAS PAX River

Details: Celebrate Our Independence in the best way possible! MWR’s Freedom Fest has the best views of the Patuxent River with some awesome activities that will keep the entire family entertained! *Base Access Required* We will have water inflatables, rock climbing, games, arts and crafts, games and music. Food, Drinks and Glow Items will be available for purchase. Bring the family and your chairs and spend the day with the MWR Community Rec Team!

For more information please call the Community Rec Office at 301-342-3648

*Military Base Access Only

DMV AREA

FOURTH OF JULY CELEBRATION

George Washington Mt Vernon

Date: July 4, 2022

Time: 9:00 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 2-4, 2022

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

MILITARY APPRECIATION WEEK- 4TH JULY WEEK CELEBRATION

Date: July 2-4, 2022

Time: Park Opens at 10:00 AM /Fireworks at 9:15 PM

Location: Busch Gardens- Williamsburg, VA

Details: Join us for Busch Gardens’ Military Appreciation Week, from June 27- July 4. Enjoy family-friendly fun all week long with patriotic décor, fireworks every night, up-close views of a real military artillery vehicle, specialty merchandise, signature cocktail, and more! The celebration doesn’t end there as America’s Got Talent favorite Duwendé delivers their original flair on funk in the Globe Theatre. Rock out on Saturday, July 2nd as tribute bands take the Royal Palace Theatre stage to perform American classic hits from Guns N’ Roses and Bon Jovi. Top off your day with free beer for Members, or 50¢ beer for all guests (ages 21+)!

Information: Event Link

 FORTH OF JULY FIREWORKS SHOW

Date: July 4, 2022

Time: Park Opens at 10:00 AM /Fireworks at 9:00 PM

Location: Kings Dominion – Doswell, VA

Details: Join us on July 4, 2022, as we celebrate Independence Day at Kings Dominion with an AMAZING fireworks display! As the fourth of July is filled with family, friends, great food, and of course, dazzling fireworks, Kings Dominion will be the perfect place for you and your loved ones to celebrate. After a day of riding roller coasters and having a splashing good time in Soak City, sit back, relax and enjoy our colorful display of fireworks set to patriotic tunes. Watching Kings Dominion’s fourth of July fireworks spectacular will be a celebration you and your family won’t want to miss! The fireworks can best be seen in Candy Apple Grove by the Drop Tower, International Street by the Eiffel Tower, or in Jungle X-Pedition by the Backlot Stunt Coaster.

Information: Event Link

ACTIVITIES & TIPS

If you are looking for some fun ways to entertain the littles; be sure to check out the 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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