Baltimore 4th Of July Fireworks 2020 Canceled

BALTIMORE, MD — July 4 events across the country will not look the same this year thanks to the coronavirus. Many cities and towns have been forced to cancel the annual Fourth of July festivities, including Baltimore.

The fireworks show and festivities traditionally held in Charm City will not happen this year due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Events with more than 250 people are prohibited through at least Aug. 31, by order of Mayor Bernard C. "Jack" Young.

Organizers Baltimore Office of Promotion & The Arts and Ports America Chesapeake look forward to the next celebration, scheduled for July 4, 2021.

Here's what is happening in and around Baltimore for Fourth of July weekend:

• The Plant-Powered Meat Month Kickoff Party on Zoom will allow people to celebrate their independence from meat by sharing recipes and documentaries at this event hosted by Baltimore-based BotaniCuisine. It's from 6 to 7 p.m. on July 3.
• Bike and Brunch Tour: Baltimore Harbor to the Heights takes participants on a tour of the Black Arts District by bike. It's from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on July 4.
• The Family Scavenger Hunt in downtown Baltimore runs about 2.5 to 3 hours and can be done any day.
• The Virtual Firecracker 10K Race is usually held in Arbutus but has gone virtual for 2020 on July 4.

We will update this list if and when more events are announced.

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Due to the pandemic, events may be subject to change. Check your event before you go.

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