MOCO Fourth Of July Fireworks 2025 Displays Set For Germantown, Kensington

Montgomery County will host two free Independence Day fireworks displays, one on Friday, July 4, and the other on Saturday, July 5.

The Independence Day 2025 celebrations will be held at these locations:

Germantown Glory will be held Friday, July 4, at South Germantown Recreational Park (18041 Central Park Circle, Boyds). The event starts at 7 p.m. with Central City Orchestra set to perform. Parking is available on-site.

Mid-County Sparkles will take place the following evening, Saturday, July 5 at Albert Einstein High School (11135 Newport Mill Road, Kensington). The celebration begins at 7 p.m. with live music from Downtown Sound. Parking will only be available on-site for individuals with disabilities.

There will be free event parking and shuttle service for all other attendees at Westfield Wheaton, 11160 Veirs Mill Road, Wheaton, starting at 6:30 p.m. Vehicles parked at the shopping mall prior to that time may be subject to towing by the property owner. Follow the directional signs for locations of event parking and shuttles.

Both events are free to the public and food vendors will be available. Attendees are welcome to bring lawn chairs, blankets and coolers.

Alcoholic beverages and pets are not permitted.

The fireworks displays at both events are scheduled to begin about 9:15 p.m. Depending on weather conditions, the timing of the fireworks is subject to change.

Sign language interpreter services and other auxiliary aids or services will be provided upon request with as much notice as possible, preferably at least three business days before the event. To request special accommodations, contact 240-777-6840 or email rec.inclusion@montgomerycountymd.gov.

For more information, call MC311 at 311 or 240-777-0311 or visit the Montgomery County Recreation website. Follow Montgomery County Recreation on Facebook, Instagram and X. Make sure to sign up for Rec Alerts to get real time updates.