Annapolis 4th of July Fireworks On for 9:15 PM: Latest Schedule Update

Updated at 9:04 p.m.

Annapolis, MD — Annapolis officials have canceled the city's annual Fourth of July parade and concert, although the fireworks show is still on for Monday evening.

City officials said that the fireworks are still a go for 9:15 Monday night by the City Dock downtown. WRNR 103.1 FM will sync music to accompany fireworks in absence of the Navy Band.

The rainy weather is dampening many festivities in the region. Officials say to stay tuned as plans could change for the fireworks show, too.

The latest forecast from the National Weather Service calls for thunderstorms tonight.

Here's the updated July 4 forecast:Tonight: Showers and thunderstorms before 10pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 10pm and 4am, then scattered showers and thunderstorms after 4am. Low around 71. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Annapolis officials said the fireworks show will begin at about 9:15 p.m. Main Street and the Spa Creek Bridge (from Eastport to downtown) will be closed to traffic beginning at 6 p.m. and remain closed until the conclusion of the fireworks, at about 10 p.m.

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Area Celebrations

Severna Park: The Greater Severna Park and Arnold Chamber of Commerce July 4th parade will be held on Monday, July 4 at 10 a.m. The parade begins on Benfield Road at St. Martin's in-the-Field Episcopal Church and Our Shepherd Lutheran Church and culminates at Sunrise of Severna Park on Cypress Creek Road.

Shady Side: The community celebrates the holiday with a parade from 10 to 11 a.m. on July 4. It begins at Cedarhurst Road and ends at the Shady Side Community Center (the former Kiwanis Club) on Snug Harbor Road. For information, call Eddy Boardman at 443-3708720.

Annapolis Parking

The closer you get to downtown, the harder it will be to park and the more difficulty you will have getting out of town after the celebration, city officials warn.

Park in Knighton Garage or Park Place Garage and take the Circulator trolley to the top of Main Street. The trolleys will run from 8 a.m. to midnight. The Circulator trolley will charge $1 per ride for adults with children 12 years and younger riding free of charge.

Due to heavy traffic and large attendance, local garages may fill up early. Therefore, the city will also provide shuttle service from the Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium (Gate 5) to Lawyers Mall from 5 p.m. to midnight. The shuttle will charge $1 per ride for adults with children 12 and under riding free of charge.

Here is a list of parking options in the area:

• Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium
• Park Place Garage – One Park Place
• Knighton Garage – 1A Colonial Avenue
• Bladen Street Garage – 9 St. John’s Street
• Gotts Garage – 250 Northwest Street
• Whitmore Garage – 25 Clay Street

Parking Restrictions

Beginning at 4 p.m. and extending until about 10:30 p.m., parking will be prohibited and violators may be towed from the following areas:

• City Dock
• Main Street
• Randall Street

• Market Space
• Both sides of Severn Avenue between First and Burnside Streets
• East side of First, Second and Third Streets between Severn and Chester Avenues
• South side of Chesapeake and Chester Avenues betweenRiverview Avenue and Burnside Street
• Bay Ridge Avenue between Sixth and Burnside Streets
• Bembe Beach Road from Awald Road to end

Road Restrictions and Closures

In Eastport, vehicular traffic into the north side of the Eastport Peninsula will be restricted between 6 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. Pedestrian traffic will be permitted. Roadblocks will be set up at 6 p.m. at Sixth Street and Severn Avenue denying access to downtown via the Spa Creek Bridge.

Prince George Street will be posted “Resident Only Parking” from Craig Street to Maryland Avenue from 2 p.m. to midnight. East Street will be posted “Resident Only Parking” from Prince George Street to King George Street from2 p.m. to midnight. Randall Street will be posted “Resident Only Parking” from Prince George Street to King George Street from 2 p.m. to midnight.

Vehicular traffic will be denied access to the downtown area beginning at 5 p.m.until approximately 10:30 p.m. Road blocks will also be set up in the following locations:

• King George Street and College Avenue
• Prince George Street and College Avenue
• North Street and College Avenue
• Church Circle and Main Street
• Duke of Gloucester Street at Conduit Street, at Green Street, at St. Mary’s Street and at Compromise Street

Traffic will be allowed to flow down Duke of Gloucester Street from Church Circle and into Eastport via one lane (not into downtown Annapolis) until 9 p.m. At that time, the Spa Creek Bridge will be closed and Duke of Gloucester Street will be closed to ensure pedestrian safety and to facilitate the movement of foot traffic leaving the area after the fireworks display.

Boating Restrictions

The draw span of the Spa Creek Bridge (into Eastport) will be closed to boat traffic from 8:30 p.m. to 11 p.m. on July 4.

Because of the anticipated crowded conditions, boaters are urged to select their preferred viewing area anchorage early and are also warned to avoid the 1,000-foot Safety Zone around the fireworks barge. For questions about boat restrictions during the fireworks, contact the City Harbormaster’s Office at 410-263-7973.

The consumption of alcoholic beverages on the streets and sidewalks in Annapolis is prohibited. Alcoholic beverages are also prohibited at Susan Campbell Park. Fireworks (including sparklers) are prohibited at Susan Campbell Park along with the firing of pyrotechnics and flares.