July 4 Fireworks, Parade, Live Band In Edgewater Area

EDGEWATER, MD — Fireworks, live music and an array of festivities are planned in South County for the Fourth of July, and Annapolis will host the area's largest fireworks show. 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.

Grab your dancing shoes and head on over to the American Legion Post 226 at 830 Mayo Road in Edgewater for a special July 4 celebration. Rebel Soul, a Kid Rock tribute band, will be performing for free at 6 p.m. Doors open at 4 p.m. There also will be a variety of kids activities and the fireworks show is scheduled to begin at 9:30 p.m.

Shady Side will be hosting a Fourth of July parade at 10 a.m. Kids of all ages, neighbors, civic groups, troops and other entities are invited to have a float in the Independence Day parade. Groups can use a motorized vehicle, decorated bicycles or walk as a group. Anyone interested in being in the parade should arrive at the community center at 9:30 a.m. Be sure to grab a great spot from which to view the parade before it begins.

Other Fourth of July celebrations around the county:

Independence Day in Annapolis: The city's 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. 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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