In order to help families plan how they’d like to celebrate Independence Day, a guide has been put together for 2024. From festive foods and concerts, to patriotic parades and fireworks; there are tons of options all over Southern Maryland the week of Fourth of July. 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, 2024
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! Facebook event link.
Cost: Admission and parking are free. Additional fees for food and beverage.
FUN FILLED 4TH- RED, WHITE & BLUE CRABS
Regency Furniture Stadium
Date: July 4, 2024
Time: Gates open at 5PM/ Fireworks at 9PM
Location: 11765 St. Linus Drive, Waldorf, Maryland 20602
Details: Come help the SOMD Blue Crabs celebrate Independence Day from 5-10pm!
Enjoy an incredible fireworks show locally at the Regency Furniture Stadium! Free entry to the Kids Park! Food and games for a night of family fun! Tickets only $8! Biggest Fireworks Spectacular of the year. Facebook event Link.
Cost: $8 Tickets
TOWN OF INDIAN HEAD- 4TH OF JULY CELEBRATION & FIREWORKS
Date: July 4, 2024
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
TOWN OF LA PLATA- 4TH OF JULY CELEBRATION
Date: July 4, 2024
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. Facebook Link.
Cost: Free Admission -Food will be available for purchase from the following local favorites.
CALVERT COUNTY
INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION – CHESAPEAK BEACH
Date: July 3, 2024 (Rain date July 6, 2024)
Time: Around 9:00 PM (DUSK)
Location: Town of Chesapeake Beach – Calvert County, MD
Details: The Town of Chesapeake Beach fireworks display is set for July 3rd 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.
Cost: FREE
4TH AT SOLOMONS ISLAND
Date: July 4, 2024
Time: Event starts at 10AM/Fireworks between 9:15 and 9:30 p.m.
Location: Riverwalk, Solomons Island
Details: Join in for a full patriotic day of fun and celebration in Solomons! Fireworks will begin at approximately 9:15 p.m. Special events and activities will take place throughout the day including:
- 10 a.m. – Flag Raising Ceremony at the Watermen’s Memorial near the entrance to Solomons Island.
- 11 a.m. – Youth Bid Parade begins and concludes at Our Lady Star of the Sea (in the rear parking lot).
- Noon – Boat Parade begins in Back Creek and proceeds to the Patuxent River past the Riverside Boardwalk.
- Noon to 3 p.m. – Free Historical Adventure Quest for Kids with Revolutionary War Reenactors begins at the Corbin Pavilion at the Calvert Marine Museum.
- All Day – Visit an award winner restaurant across the island.
- 7-9 p.m. Free Live Concert at the boardwalk gazebo.
- 9:15 p.m. (appx) Fireworks begin – visible from nearly all points on Solomons Island!
Cost: Free
ST MARYS
FREEDOM FEST
Date: June 29, 2024
Time: 3:00PM-10:00PM
Location: St. Mary’s County Fair Grounds- Leonardtown, MD
Details: St. Mary’s Freedom Fest is an Independence Day celebration. Music, entertainment, food, activities and a grand fireworks display at dark.
Cost: FREE
RIVER CONCERT SERIES: IT’S A JOHN WILLIAMS 4TH, PLUS 1812 & FIREWORKS!!
Date: July 5, 2024
Time: 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Location: St. Mary’s College – St Mary’s City
Details: A Southern Maryland tradition, this family-friendly music festival, and winner of two Governor’s Awards for Arts, Tourism, and Community Economic Development will be held on the St. Mary’s College Townhouse Green. The programs will be on Friday evenings at 7 p.m. starting on June 21. Fireworks are planned at the conclusion of the July 5th concert.
Cost: FREE
PROUD TO BE AMERICAN – PARADE & FIREWORKS
Date: June 29, 2024
Time: Parade 11:00 AM & Fireworks 9:00 PM (at dusk)
Location: Long Point/Golden Beach- Mechanicsville, MD
Details: Enjoy fireworks
Cost: Free
FREEDOM FEST
Date: July 4, 2024
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***
CAPITAL AREA
FOURTH OF JULY CELEBRATION
George Washington Mt Vernon
Date: July 4, 2024
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 4-6, 2024
Time: Park Opens at 10:00 AM /Fireworks at 9:30 PM
Location: Six Flags America- Upper Marlboro, MD
Details: Fireworks will take place at 9:30 p.m. each night. A whole day’s worth of rides, slides and entertainment with nightly fireworks, plus: Up to $20 off passes and discount single-day tickets when guests visit http://www.sixflags.com/coke; Get your groove on and capture the moment at the Coca-Cola “Sounds of Summer” zone, powered by Coke Studio, featuring a live DJ and interactive photo booth; Enjoy the refreshingly new Patriotic Punch beverage, available for a limited time, and Limited-capacity VIP Fireworks Packages with the best view, great amenities and lots of space.
MILITARY APPRECIATION WEEK- 4TH JULY WEEK CELEBRATION
Date: July 1-7, 2024
Time: Park Opens at 10:00 AM /Fireworks at 9:15 PM
Location: Busch Gardens- Williamsburg, VA
Details: Join Busch Gardens’ Military Appreciation Week from July 1 – 7, as we share our appreciation for the dedication, courage and sacrifice given to our beloved country. Enjoy family-friendly fun with military bands, a nightly patriotic fireworks display, and specialty shopping.
Cost: Admission ticket sales link
FORTH OF JULY FIREWORKS SHOW
Date: July 4-6, 2024
Time: Park Opens at 10:00 AM /Fireworks at 9:00 PM
Location: Kings Dominion – Doswell, VA
Details: Make sure to catch King Dominion’s Star-Spangled Nights Fireworks Spectacular, July 4-6 as we celebrate Independence Day with Virginia’s premier patriotic fireworks show. Experience an unforgettable fireworks display synchronized to the stirring tunes of patriotic music. Perfect for all ages, this fireworks event celebrates the spirit of our nation with a magnificent show o
f dazzling lights and sound.
The National Mall is the most popular place to watch the fireworks display, with attendees staking out spots near the Washington Monument, the Jefferson Memorial, the Lincoln Memorial and an array of other locales across DC’s most scenic space. The 17-minute display will start at 9:09 p.m. and will be launched from both sides of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. Give yourself plenty of time to find a spot and familiarize yourself with public access entry points, road closures, prohibited items and other tips from the National Park Service. Unable to make it in person? Tune in to the Trust for the National Mall’s Monument Cam for a virtual, front-row seat to the show.
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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