This year, celebrate the 4th with outdoor concerts, patriotic parades and amazing fireworks shows. We’ve rounded up some of the best celebrations around Anne Arundel and St. Mary’s Counties. Happy Independence Day!
St. Mary’s College 2017 River Concert Series Program
June 30 at 7pm
The June 30th program is titled An Evening of Americana for Our Independence Holiday, featuring the Chesapeake Orchestra playing patriotic favorites followed by a fireworks show.
Hollywood Fire Department Independence Day Celebration
July 1 at 5pm
Enjoy an evening of carnival rides, games and food, followed by fireworks at dusk.
Glen Burnie Improvement Association Fireworks
July 3 at 9pm
GBIA’s annual fireworks show will be July 3rd at Sawmill Creek Park, with food available for purchase at the Glen Burnie Boys Baseball concession stand.
The Greater Severna Park and Arnold Chamber of Commerce July 4th Parade
July 4 at 10am
The parade starts on Benfield Road and culminates at Sunrise of Severna Park on Cypress Creek Road. There will also be a food truck/concession at Severna Park High School.
July 4 at 6:30pm
This patriotic parade will feature marching bands, fire engines old and new, cars and vans, service clubs and scouts starting down West Street in downtown Annapolis.
Annapolis 4th of July Fireworks
July 4 at 9:15pm
The fireworks are launched from a barge in Annapolis Harbor, with the best viewing spots Northeast of the Severn River, City Dock, along the Naval Academy Bridge, street-end parks facing Spa Creek, or aboard a boat in the Annapolis Harbor