Where To Watch July 4 Fireworks Around Baltimore

Maryland is gearing up for a patriotic Fourth of July as communities across the Baltimore region celebrate America’s 250th birthday with fireworks, parades, concerts, festivals and family-friendly events. Whether you’re looking for a waterfront fireworks show, a hometown parade or an all-day celebration, here’s a roundup of Independence Day events happening across Baltimore City and surrounding counties.

Baltimore City

Inner Harbor July 4 Celebration (July 4)

• 6 p.m. – Celebration kickoff at the Amphitheater
• 7 p.m. – Live music by Avenue 66 along the Waterfront Promenade
• 9 p.m. – Fireworks at the Waterfront Promenade
• 9:30 p.m. – Drone show at Middle Branch Park

Cherry Hill Arts & Music Waterfront Festival (July 4)

• Begins at 1 p.m.
• Live music, poetry, historical reenactments, children’s activities and local vendors
• Drone show at 9:30 p.m.

B&O Railroad Museum: 250th All-American Bash (July 4)

• 10:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
• Historic train displays
• Live country music and dance lessons
• Lawn games and family activities

Baltimore Museum of Industry: Park & Relax (July 4)

• 6-10 p.m.
• Live jazz
• Face painting
• Fireworks viewing beginning at 9 p.m.

Anne Arundel County

Annapolis 250 Celebration

• Parade at 6:30 p.m.
• Fireworks over Spa Creek at 9:15 p.m.

Other July 4 Events

• Cape St. Claire Parade (10 a.m.)
• Eastport Parade (9 a.m.)
• Galesville Parade (1-4 p.m.)
• Severna Park Parade (10 a.m.)
• West Annapolis Bike Parade (10:30 a.m.)
• Historic Annapolis Festival (Noon-4 p.m.)

July 3

• Glen Burnie Fireworks at Saw Mill Park (9 p.m.)

Baltimore County

BSO Star-Spangled 250 (July 3 & 4)

• Live Baltimore Symphony Orchestra performance
• Fireworks finale

Catonsville Parade & Fireworks (July 4)

• Bike ride
• Children’s activities
• 3 p.m. parade
• Family Fun Fest
• Fireworks at 9:15 p.m.

Dundalk Fireworks Spectacular (July 4)

• Live entertainment
• Carnival rides
• Food vendors
• Fireworks at dusk

Fullerton Fireworks Celebration (July 4)

• Music and food begin at 2 p.m.
• Fireworks around 9:15 p.m.

Additional Celebrations

• Hereford Parade & Fireworks (June 28)
• Jacksonville Fireworks (June 27)
• Kingsville Fireworks (July 5)
• Middle River Fireworks (July 4)
• Towson Fireworks (July 4)

Carroll County

Carroll County Farm Museum (July 4)

• Gates open at 4 p.m.
• Live music
• Food vendors
• Fireworks around 9:30 p.m.

Other Events

• Manchester Parade (June 30) & Fireworks (July 2)
• Mount Airy Fireworks (July 3)
• Sykesville Let Freedom Ring Parade (July 4)
• Taneytown Fireworks (July 3)

Harford County

Red, White & Boom – Aberdeen (July 4)

• 7-9:30 p.m.
• Family games and activities
• Fireworks finale

Bel Air America 250 Celebration (July 4)

• Flag raising
• Pancake breakfast
• Family activities
• Parade
• Fireworks at 9:30 p.m.

Havre de Grace (July 5)

• Parade
• Concert
• Fireworks along the Susquehanna River

Howard County

Columbia Lakefront Celebration (July 4)

• Food trucks
• Live music
• Fireworks at 9:15 p.m.