Where to Go With No City of Bowie 4th of July Fireworks

Bowie, MD — For the second straight year, no city-sponsored Fourth of July fireworks display is planned in Bowie.

Residents can attend the Bowie Baysox game on July 4, which includes a newly announced Red, White and Boom All-American Independence Day Celebration at Prince George's Stadium, or visit Six Flags American in Upper Marlboro.

Last year, city officials said a deal with the Bowie Baysox organization to allow July 4 fireworks sponsored by the city fell apart, ending a tradition of more than 40 years.

A city spokesperson told Bowie Patch that, “we tried to work it out with the Baysox, but to no avail, so unfortunately if folks want to see fireworks in Bowie, they will have to go to the Baysox or to Six Flags.”

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Keep an eye on the weather to see if there are changes to fireworks plans. Here's the updated weather forecast:

Independence Day: Showers likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after noon. High near 81. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible

Monday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Cloudy, with a low around 72. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

The city suggests these nearby fireworks shows:

• College Park - University of Maryland, College Park. Parking Lot 1, off Campus Drive near the University Boulevard/Adelphi Road entrance. (301) 864-8877. Food and music start at 7 p.m., with fireworks around 9 p.m.
• Columbia - Lake Kittamaquandi, 10221 Wincopin Circle in Columbia. (410) 740-4545. Music, children's entertainment begins at 5 p.m. Fireworks at 9:30 p.m.
• Greenbelt - Buddy Attick Park, 555 Crescent Rd., Greenbelt. Entertainment begins at 4 p.m. Fireworks at dusk. Call Weather Hotline for event updates: 301-474-0646.
• District Heights (no rain date set) - District Heights Municipal Center, 2000 Marbury Drive District Heights
• Morningside (Rain date of July 5th) - Benjamin Foulois School, 4601 Beauford Road, Suitland
• University of Maryland (Rain date of July 5th) - Lot 1 adjacent to Campus Drive off of Adelphi Road, College Park These events will require an admission ticket from the venue.
• Rockville - New Location this year: Mattie J.T. Stepanek Park, 1800 Piccard Drive (King Farm), Rockville. Live entertainment begins at 7 p.m. Fireworks at 9:15 p.m.
• Six Flags America - Mitchellville. (301) 249-1500. The amusement park sponsors a fireworks display for July 4th Fest, which runs July 2, 3 and 4 for pass holders, with fireworks and live entertainment every night. The theme park is open July 2 - 4 from 10:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Hurricane Harbor is open from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. with the pool decks and midways remaining open 7 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. for the patriotic celebration each night.

Bowie Baysox Event

The Baysox Red, White and Boom All-American Independence Day Celebration on July 4, as the team takes on the Trenton Thunder at 6:35 p.m., features a barbecue and fireworks following the game, presented by BGE.

You must purchase a ticket to enter the stadium for the Baysox game and post-game July 4th fireworks.

The stadium gates will open early at 4:30 p.m. and fans will be able to enter the stadium and enjoy music and games on the concourse. The stadium concessions stands will open early and fans will be able to watch batting practice from inside the ballpark.

"We are very excited to be hosting a home Baysox game on Independence Day that will include an extended fireworks display after the game," said Baysox General Manager Brian Shallcross in a news release. "We always look forward to providing the local community an enhanced fireworks presentation to help augment our Independence Day celebration."

A two-hour buffet at the annual Independence Day Picnic includes grilled hamburgers and hot dogs, corn on the cob, barbecue baked beans, crunchy chips, chilled watermelon and soft drinks.

The buffet is served from 5:30 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. and tickets are $31 for adults, $26 for children age six to 12, $10 for children age three to five and $26 for season ticket holders. The picnic includes a general admission seat ticket for the games and fans can upgrade to box seat tickets for $5 each.

To order tickets for the picnic, fans can contact Patrick Gotimer at (301) 464-4890 by 3 p.m. Thursday, June 30.

Individual tickets for the Independence Day Celebration range from $7 to $15 when ordered in advance, and are available online at www.baysox.com or by calling (301) 464-4865. A special ticket option is available for fans interested in air-conditioned luxury suite seating on July 4. A limited number of tickets to sit in the Diamond View restaurant are available for $25 and must be ordered in advance on www.baysoxshop.com.

Single game tickets are now on sale at www.baysox.com.

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