⭐ Featured Celebration
🎆 Fort Meade – July 2
America’s 250th Birthday Celebration
- 📅 Thursday, July 2
- 📍 Parade Field
- 🎶 Live entertainment
- 🍔 Food vendors
- 👨👩👧 Family activities
- 🎇 Fireworks around 9:30 p.m.
This is one of the area’s premier celebrations and a great option for military families and the surrounding community.
Anne Arundel County
🎆 Annapolis
- July 4
- Downtown Parade – 6:30 p.m.
- Fireworks over Spa Creek – 9:15 p.m.
- Historic Annapolis Festival
- Live music and family-friendly activities throughout the day.
🎆 Glen Burnie
- July 3
- Sawmill Creek Park
- Fireworks around 9:00 p.m.
- Food available on site
- Family-friendly event
- Free parking with overflow parking available.
🎆 Sherwood Forest
- July 3
- Fireworks over the Severn River
- Around 9:00 p.m.
- Best viewed by boat or with community access because the neighborhood is private.
Howard County
🎆 Columbia Lakefront
- July 4
- Lake Kittamaqundi
- Live music
- Food trucks
- Family activities
- Fireworks approximately 9:20 p.m.
Before You Go
✔ Arrive early.
✔ Bring lawn chairs or blankets.
✔ Stay hydrated.
✔ Apply sunscreen before sunset.
✔ Bring hearing protection for young children.
✔ Leave pets safely at home if you’re attending fireworks.
✔ Expect heavier-than-normal traffic after the show.
Looking for More Fourth of July Tips?
Before you head out, be sure to check out my other Fourth of July resources:
🐾 Fourth of July Pet Safety Guide
👨👩👧 Fourth of July Family Safety Guide
Thanks for Visiting!
Thank you for stopping by! I hope this guide helps you and your family plan a fun and memorable Fourth of July. While you’re here, take a look around my website for more local events, community resources, seasonal tips, and real estate information for Anne Arundel County and Central Maryland.
Have a safe and happy Independence Day!
Lynn Nichols, REALTOR® Ready, Set, Sold®
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