Here's your guide to fireworks, parades and other celebrations of July 4 and America's 250th anniversary in Maryland.
Jun 30, 2026 1:18 pm EDT | Updated Jun 30, 2026 1:29 pm EDT
Fourth of July activities in Maryland will have extra sparkle in 2026 as the nation celebrates the 250th anniversary, or semiquincentennial, of the Declaration of Independence.
The holiday falls on a Saturday in the middle of a three-day weekend, July 3-5. To help you fit it all in on your 4th of July calendar, Patch has put together a guide to fireworks and other celebrations across the greater Baltimore region.
When : July 4
Where : Downtown Annapolis (West Street and City Dock), Anne Arundel County
Details : Parade begins at 6:30 p.m., followed by fireworks over Spa Creek after dark.
When : July 4, 5-10 p.m.
Where : Columbia Lakefront, 10275 Wincopin Circle, Columbia
Details : Live music, food trucks and fireworks after dark.
When : July 4, 8:15 a.m.
Where : Dundalk Avenue, Baltimore County
Details : One of Maryland's longest-running Independence Day parades
When : July 4, 1 p.m.
Where : Middle Branch Park, Baltimore
Details : Family festival with live entertainment and evening fireworks.
When : July 4, beginning at 3 p.m.
Where : Catonsville
Details :
When : July 4, 7-10 p.m.
Where : Mattie J.T. Stepanek Park, Rockville
Details : Live entertainment followed by fireworks.
When : July 4, 7:30-10 p.m.
Where : South Germantown Recreational Park, Boyds
Details : Community celebration capped by fireworks.
When : July 4, beginning at 9:15 a.m.
Where : Holly Avenue and Severna Park
Details : Morning parade celebrating America's 250th anniversary.
When : July 4, 1 p.m.
Where : Inner Harbor
Details : Independence Day festivities featuring live music and fireworks later in the day.
When : July 4, 9:15 a.m. to noon.
Where : Severna Park
Details : Community parade and family bike contest.
When : July 4, 5:30 p.m.
Where : Prince George's Stadium, Bowie
Details : Baseball followed by a fireworks show.
When : July 4, beginning at 6:45 a.m.
Where : Bel Air
Details : Flag-raising ceremony, pancake breakfast, parade, bicycle rodeo, music and fireworks.
When : July 4, 7 p.m.
Where : Ripken Stadium, Aberdeen
Details : Family activities, live entertainment and fireworks.
When : July 5, beginning at 2 p.m.
Where : Concord Point Park, Havre de Grace
Details: Parade, concert and evening fireworks.
When : July 5, 7:30 p.m.
Where : Concord Point Park, Havre de Grace
Details : Performance by the Maryland Military Band before fireworks.
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