CELEBRATE INDEPENDENCE DAY AT THE COMMON’S FAMILY STYLE BARBECUE

Enjoy Menu Of American Favorites And VIP Seating For University Of Maryland Fireworks

The best seat for fireworks in College Park, Maryland, comes with a buffet of mouthwatering family barbecue favorites served by The Common restaurant and pub at College Park Marriott Hotel and Conference Center.

Located on the edge of the university campus, The Common is ideally situated for a spectacular view of the university’s annual fireworks extravaganza. A reserved area to spread your blanket outside on the neatly manicured lawn and complimentary parking are part of The Common’s Independence Day Buffet package served from 4:30 to 8:30 p.m. on Friday, July 4, 2014.

The family friendly buffet features an array of American summer favorites created to please even the pickiest palate. Enjoy barbecued short ribs, country fried chicken, cheeseburger sliders, grilled vegetables, mashed potatoes, and macaroni and cheese served with traditional slaw with celery dressing, fingerling potato salad with mustard dressing and garden salad. Save room for tempting desserts, including apple pie, key lime pie, watermelon, fresh berries, cookies and brownies. Soft drinks are included. The Common keeps the celebration going after the fireworks with bar specials from 9 to 11 p.m.

The Independence Day Buffet is $16.95 for adults, $8.50 for children ages 4 to 12, and complimentary for children age 3 and younger. Tax and gratuity are extra. If fireworks are rescheduled due to inclement weather, guests can show their dinner package receipts from July 4 for access to the VIP seating area.

Take the elevator home when you reserve a night in one of College Park Marriott’s 206 relaxing guest rooms. Add a weekend package that includes a $30 food and beverage credit and complimentary parking and Internet starting at $139 per night plus tax, based on availability. Guest rooms start at $119 per night plus tax, based on availability. Experience chic décor in newly renovated guestrooms, a reinvented Marriott Hotels Greatroom and four galleries of art from the University of Maryland University College’s collection.

College Park Marriott Hotel and Conference Center is located at 3501 University Boulevard East in Hyattsville, Md., on the University College campus, adjacent to the University of Maryland and convenient to metro Washington, D.C. For Independence Day Buffet reservations at The Common, visit www.TheCommonCollegePark.com or call 301-985-7326. Get social with The Common on Facebook, Foursquare and Twitter @TheCommonCP. For overnight accommodations, visit www.CollegeParkMarriott.com or call 301-985-7300.