WASHINGTON — How will you celebrate America’s birthday?
Many people enjoy the laid-back fun of a neighborhood parade, while others crowd into downtown D.C. year after year to see one of the best fireworks shows in the nation.
Whether you prefer your Independence Day celebrations large or small, you’re sure to find one you like on our comprehensive regional list.
All events are free and scheduled to take place on July 4, unless otherwise noted. Most are also weather-dependent.
D.C.
- begins at 8th and I Streets Southeast.
- travels along part of Constitution Avenue.
- is followed by a free picnic at the Palisades Rec Center.
- show is scheduled to start at 9:09 p.m.
MARYLAND
- Anne Arundel County
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- June 29 includes live music, vendors, rides and fireworks.
- is set for July 3 at Sawmill Creek Park.
- starts at 10 a.m.
- This year’s runs from 10-11 a.m.
- Baltimore
- .
- Calvert County
- The is scheduled to start between 9:15 and 9:30 p.m.
- Carroll County
- on July 3.
- In Westminster, enjoy food, .
- Charles County
- The annual begins at 3:30 p.m.
- In La Plata, there will be a with gates opening at 3 p.m.
- Enjoy free performances, in Waldorf. If you want to go inside to watch the Southern Maryland Blue Crabs game, you’ll need to pay for a ticket.
- Chesapeake Beach
- .
- Howard County
- Head to the . There will be live music and food vendors, too.
- Frederick County
- in Baker Park includes fireworks.
- Montgomery County
- On June 30, will have live music, fireworks and a SummerGlo After Party.
- Live music and fireworks are the featured fun at .
- Also in Kensington, the will launch after a 7:30 concert.
- , a parade and family festivities.
- event will include food trucks this year.
- Enjoy live
- , live entertainment and fireworks.
- Prince George’s County
- will end with fireworks, and you can pay extra for all-you-can-eat barbecue. Tickets start at $11 for adults and $8 for kids age 3-12.
- .
- will run from 5:30-10 p.m.
- is scheduled for July 7.
- shows June 30-July 4. Online ticket prices start at $43.99.
- St. Mary’s County
- Hollywood will have on June 30.
- Washington County
- In Hagerstown, the are scheduled to start at 9:30 p.m.
- Worcester County
- Look for
VIRGINIA
- Alexandria
- and the 242nd birthday of America with fireworks and more on July 7.
- Arlington County
- Long Bridge Park in Arlington will be open to those who want to view the , but there will be no special activities as in years past.
- Charlottesville
- in Charlottesville includes live music, kids activities, a chicken fingers-eating contest, and fireworks.
- Fairfax County
- In Chantilly, South Riding Golf Club hosts from 5 to 9 p.m.
- The starts with an 8 a.m. 5K walk/run.
- The town of Herndon promises a .
- Lorton’s Workhouse Arts Center says it has the region’s largest on June 30. Admission is free, parking is $20 per car.
- The include food trucks, music and fireworks.
- George Washington’s Mount Vernon is offering June 29 and 30, with tickets ranging from $20-$35.
- is set for June 30. Parking is $10 per car.
- includes waterslides, snow cones, live music and fireworks.
- City of Fairfax
- A parade, evening show and fireworks are all part of the
- Falls Church
- In Falls Church, get ready for food trucks, live
- Fauquier County
- includes fireworks and activities for the whole family.
- Loudoun County
- America on July 1. Tickets range from $10-$25 and must be purchased in advance.
- There is a . The parade steps off at 10 a.m.
- includes a parade and fireworks.
- begins at 12:30 p.m.
- at the Sterling Middle School Track Field.
- A July 3 are scheduled in Waterford.
- Manassas
- from 3-10 p.m.
- .
- Prince William County
- The Potomac Nationals will have a . Buffet tickets are a $10 add-on to a ticket in any seating section, and kids 5 and younger are free with an adult ticket.
- Spotsylvania County
- The is scheduled for June 30.
DELAWARE
- , starting around 9:15 p.m.
- with 12 bands, and fireworks at dusk.
