Need 4th of July Plans? Here Are 6 Ways To Celebrate In Maryland

No matter where you are in Maryland, there’s a 4th of July celebration waiting for you around the corner! We’ve compiled a few of the fun community events happening throughout our state below:

Ocean City Fireworks & Music: Two locations in Ocean City will be celebrating the 4th with music and a fireworks show. Downtown on the Beach (On the Beach at N. Division Street) and Uptown at Northside Park will both start their fireworks shows at 9:30 PM. For more information, check out Ocean City’s website here.

Annapolis Celebrations July 4th: Art festivals, fireworks, outdoor dinners, parades, live music, and so much more will be available in downtown Annapolis starting on Saturday, July 1st until Tuesday, July 4th. Interested? View the event map and website for details.

Downtown Columbia Lakefront: At 9:20 PM on July 4th, the Howard County Department of Recreation & Parks will be holding a 20-minute fireworks show at Lake Kittamaqundi. There will also be food trucks, bands, and vendors present for you to enjoy! If you want to show up early, you can snag a spot with the perfect view starting at 3 PM. Further details, including rules and regulations, are available on Howard County’s event page.

Arbutus 4th of July Parade: Celebrate the fourth in Arbutus! Arbutus will be holding a festive parade, but there will also be other activities throughout the day to keep you and your crew busy. For a full list of events, check out the parade’s official Facebook page.

July 4th Celebrations At Charles County Fairground: Food vendors, live talent, pony rides, and fireworks will all be happening in La Plata at the Charles County Fairground courtesy of The Charles County Fair Board. Festivities begin July 4th at 3 PM, and admission is free! Check out more event details on the Charles County Fair’s event page.

Queen Anne’s County Fireworks & Celebration: Enjoy a fireworks celebration and music from an on-site DJ. There will also be food trucks present, so come hungry! For more details, visit Queen Anne’s County’s Annual Fireworks event page.

Not seeing an event near you? Browse Visit Maryland’s complete list of local events.