Crofton 4th Of July Party Plus Annapolis Parade, Fireworks

CROFTON, MD — Fireworks are planned in Annapolis for the Fourth of July and the Crofton Swim & Tennis Club is hosting a July 4 celebration at the private facility, 1719 Reynolds St., from noon to 4 p.m. There will be live music provided by the acoustic duo Goodman Guilliams. There also will be a variety of games for all ages and numerous events for the families who are members there.

Before heading out to enjoy Fourth of July festivities and watch fireworks, be sure to check the forecast first. According to the National Weather Service, Anne Arundel County will see scattered thunderstorms every day this week into the week of July 8 with chances of rain each day.

Annapolis Parade, Fireworks: The parade will begin at 6:30 p.m. July 4 starting at Amos Garrett, then travel along West Street, around Church Circle, down Main Street and on to City Dock. The Naval Academy's Concert Band will perform at Susan Campbell Park at 8 p.m., followed by a Fourth of July fireworks show at 9:15 p.m. with pyrotechnics shot from a barge in Annapolis Harbor. The best viewing areas to see the fireworks are from the public spaces northeast of the Severn River, City Dock, along the Naval Academy Bridge and at any parks facing Spa Creek. There also will be a Fourth of July parade in West Annapolis starting at 9 a.m. at Melvin Avenue. There will be a July 4 kids parade that starts at Eastport Elementary and heads to Turner Park starting at 10:30 a.m. The Tides & Tunes summer concert series will have a concert July 4 starting at 7 p.m. at
the Annapolis Amaritime Museum's waterfront McNasby campus, 723 Second St. Performing for the holiday will be Kings of Crownville, which plays Americana, blues and jazz.

Galesville Parade: The Galesville Heritage Society will be hosting a July 4th Parade at 1 p.m. The parade will begin and end at the intersection of lvlain Sf and Anchor's Way /West Benning.

Severna Park Parade, Bike Contest: The 46th annual Fourth of July parade hosted by the Greater Severna Park & Arnold Chamber of Commerce begins at 10 a.m. on July 4. There will be music, food, drinks and a variety of fun to enjoy for all ages. The chamber also hosts a decorated bike contest for the youngest residents. It is held at the chamber office, then the kids are invited to join in the big Fourth of July parade when it reaches Riggs Avenue. They can decorate bikes, trikes and wagons. Registration is free and will be held at 9:15 a.m. at the chamber.

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