July 4th 2022: Find Fireworks In Bowie, Across Prince George's County

PRINCE GEORGE'S COUNTY, MD — After two years of cancellations and modifications, residents in cities and counties across the country are looking forward to many of the traditional Independence Day activities that mark the summer holiday. July 4 is tomorrow, so there’s still time to find out what Fourth of July fireworks and festivities are going on near you in 2022.

We have all the fireworks shows, parades and festivals happening in and around Prince George's County so you can start planning now.

Here's what's in store this July 4 in Prince George's County.

Six Flags July 4th Celebration

Six Flags America in Bowie will offer a fireworks show on July 3 and July 4 at dusk.

Greenbelt's Independence Day Celebration

The fireworks display in Greenbelt will take place at Buddy Attick Lake Park, 555 Crescent Road, Monday at approximately 9 p.m. and will last 20 to 30 minutes. A Greenbelt officer will be at the main gate in addition to having officers on foot patrol throughout the area. The Greenbelt Citizen Emergency Response Team will have a tent nearby serving as a hydration station including cooling chairs and provide limited first aid assistance.

Alcoholic beverages are not allowed at Buddy Attick Park. All forms of fireworks, including firecrackers, snakes, sparklers and bottle rockets, are prohibited by law in Greenbelt and throughout Prince George’s County. Anyone found in possession of fireworks will be subject to arrest. Penalties include fines up to $1,000 and/or six months in jail.

Fireworks on the National Mall in D.C.

Fireworks will be launched from both sides of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. The 17-minute display will be held July 4 starting at 9:09 p.m.

42nd Annual Capitol Fourth Concert

The 42nd annual Capitol Fourth concert on PBS will begin at 8 p.m. ET Monday at the National Mall with country music singer and four-time Grammy-nominee Mickey Guyton serving as host of the event from D.C. Guyton will lead an all-star cast in a patriotic evening of musical performances by top stars from pop, country, R&B, classical and Broadway featuring the National Symphony Orchestra under the direction of premier pops conductor Jack Everly. Capping off the concert broadcast on PBS will be live coverage of the fireworks display on the National Mall captured by multiple cameras stationed around the city.

Due to pandemic surges, counties or cities may adjust or cancel events at the last minute, so double-check with organizers. Know of other events in the area? Post them on the Patch calendar.