Ft. Meade Celebrating Independence Day June 28

FORT MEADE, MD — Celebrate Independence Day a bit earlier at Fort Meade with its annual Red, White and Blue Celebration Friday, June 28, starting at 4 p.m. at McGlachlin Parade Field. The community is invited to attend the free event.

Vendors will offer a wide variety of food, beverages and novelties. Live music includes School of Rock Band taking the stage at 4 p.m., Maryland Army National Guard Band at 5 p.m., and Jukebox Heroes at 7 p.m. Inflatable rides will operate from 4 to 8 p.m. with advance sales of wrist bands costing $5 at Leisure Travel Services. Otherwise, the wristbands will cost $8 the day of the event.

The spectacular fireworks display will begin at approximately 9:30 p.m. Fort Meade advises all event attendees to not bring any pets, grills, sparklers or glass containers.

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.

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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