MD 4th Of July: Where Fireworks Will Happen, Where They're Not

MARYLAND — Everything is topsy turvy this year because of the coronavirus pandemic — and the Fourth of July is no exception. Independence Day celebrations aren't quite what they were in years past, with parades and fireworks shows canceled in some Maryland communities.

This year, 4th of July falls on Saturday, but some celebrations were scheduled for July 3. The IronBirds are still hosting fireworks in Harford County, a few western Maryland towns will have displays, and Baltimore's Fort McHenry will see a military flyover.

As of Friday afternoon, the National Weather Service was predicting a daytime high of 91 degrees on July 4 and a 30 percent chance of thunderstorms. This week will also be a hot one, with the heat index potentially exceeding 100 degrees.

Scroll down to see which towns are having fireworks as usual this 4th of July or July 3 and which have called it off. If you do go see fireworks, authorities ask you to practice social distancing and wear a mask or face covering.

Plus: What Fireworks Are Legal, Illegal In MD: Fourth Of July 2020

Where To Find Public Displays

If you're spending the holiday weekend at the Eastern Shore, Ocean City is not having a fireworks display on July 4. But the resort city does have a fireworks show every Thursday night at 10:30 this summer, through Sept. 3.

A few towns in western Maryland are still holding fireworks shows, and some museums are offering virtual history programs, pet parades and other celebrations. Find details on the Maryland Office of Tourism's website.

Fireworks Shows On And Off In 2020

• IronBirds Hosting 4th Of July Fireworks In Harford County
• Fireworks Near Me: 4th Of July 2020 In Owings Mills
• Towson 4th Of July Fireworks 2020 Canceled
• Fullerton 4th Of July Fireworks 2020 Canceled
• Baltimore 4th Of July Fireworks 2020 Canceled
• Havre de Grace 4th Of July Fireworks 2020 Canceled
• Bel Air 4th Of July Fireworks 2020 Canceled
• Columbia's 4th Of July Fireworks 2020 Canceled
• Howard County's 4th Of July Fireworks 2020 Canceled
• 4th Of July Fireworks 2020 Canceled Across Anne Arundel County
• Bowie 4th Of July Fireworks 2020 Canceled
• 4th Of July Fireworks, Parade 2020 Canceled In Catonsville
• 4th Of July Parade 2020 Canceled In Dundalk
• Germantown's 4th Of July Celebration Canceled

4th Of July Events Still Happening

• Baltimore To See Military Flyover: July 4 Schedule
• 2nd Annual Hot Dog Eating Contest July 4 In Catonsville
• Celebrate Fourth Of July With Gaithersburg's #StayHomeSummerFest
• National Harbor Will Livestream Fourth Of July Concert

What's Open, Closed On Independence Day

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• Giant, Balducci's, Safeway: July 4 Supermarket Hours In Bethesda
• What's Open, Closed In Columbia For July 4, 2020, Observation
• What's Open, Closed In Ellicott City For The Fourth Of July 2020
• What's Open, Closed In Catonsville For July 4, 2020, Observation
• What's Open, Closed In Dundalk For July 4, 2020, Observation
• What's Open, Closed In Annapolis For July 4, 2020 Holiday
• What's Open, Closed In Pasadena For July 4, 2020 Holiday
• What's Open, Closed In Edgewater For July 4, 2020 Holiday
• What's Open, Closed In Odenton For July 4, 2020 Holiday

4th Of July Weekend News

• Fines Issued For HoCo Residents Who Use Illegal Fireworks
• Extra MD Troopers Looking For Drunk Drivers July 4 Weekend
• Bay Bridge: Best Times To Cross On July 4 Weekend, 2020
• Summer Travel: MD Among Best For Road Trips Plus Airport Tips

If you want to DIY your own Independence Day fireworks display, be sure to check the law. In Maryland, most fireworks — including bottle rockets, firecrackers, Roman candles, fire balloons, and signal lights — are illegal.

Only gold-labeled sparklers, novelty items — such as party poppers, snap pops, and snakes — and ground-based sparkler devices are allowed in Maryland, says the state fire marshal's office.

Fireworks are prohibited in Baltimore City, Montgomery, Prince George's, Harford, and Howard counties, as well as Ocean City, according to the Office of the State Fire Marshal.