What's Open, Closed For Fourth Of July In Bethesda

BETHESDA, MD — As families across Montgomery County celebrate the Fourth of July with fireworks and cookouts, many government buildings and services will be closed. With Independence Day falling on a Thursday this year, some places will also be closed Friday.

Here's how it shakes out for Bethesda residents:

• County Offices - Closed.
• Libraries - Closed.
• Department of Liquor Control retail stores - All stores open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
• Recreation - Aquatics programs and facilities open. The Germantown Indoor Swim Center closes at 3 p.m. All other pools close at 6 p.m. All recreation centers, senior centers and administrative offices are closed.
• Montgomery Parks - Visit www.MontgomeryParks.org.
• Ride On - Operates on a Saturday schedule.
• Metrorail and Metrobus - Information available at www.wmata.com.
• TRiPS Commuter Store (Silver Spring) - Open from 10 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
• TRiPS Mobile Commuter Store - Closed.
• County-Provided Refuse/Recycling Pickup - No County-provided collection services will occur on this day. After the holiday, all County-provided recycling and trash collections will slide and be one day later than normal with the last pickup on Saturday.
• Shady Grove Processing Facility and Transfer Station - Facility closed.
• Parking at garages, lots, curbside meters - Free.
• State offices and courts - Closed.

SEE ALSO:

• Kensington Area 4th Of July Fireworks, Parades: 2019 Guide
  
• Montgomery County 4th Of July Fireworks: What's Legal, What's Not