Towson 4th Of July Fireworks 2020 Canceled

TOWSON, MD — July 4 events across the country will not look the same this year thanks to the coronavirus. Towson is among the cities and towns forced to cancel the annual Fourth of July festivities.

The Towson Independence Day Parade was canceled due to the coronavirus. So was the Towson 4 on the 4th Four-Mile Run and 1776 Family/Kids Fun Run.

In similar fashion, the Towson Communities Alliance voted not to hold fireworks this year.

"We cannot sponsor a public event like this given the uncertainty of the virus’ potential second wave, and how long we will need to continue social distancing," the Towson Communities Alliance said. "Obviously, this is a big disappointment to many who enjoy the July 4th show, so we will plan to have a bigger and better event next year, and hope that our sponsors will be able to support the celebration then."

Organizers noted the Towson Fireworks is donation-funded, and people can donate for the 2021 fireworks show.

Here's what is happening in and around Towson for the Fourth of July weekend:

• The Plant-Powered Meat Month Kickoff Party on Zoom will allow people to celebrate their independence from meat by sharing recipes and documentaries at this event hosted by Baltimore-based BotaniCuisine. It's from 6 to 7 p.m. on July 3.
• Ladew Topiary Gardens is open 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on July 4 for those who want to scope out the gardens, nature walk and manor house in Monkton.
• The Support Our Police Rally will be from 12 to 2 p.m. on July 4 in Towson. The Roosevelt Republican Club and 7th District Civic Council of Baltimore County are sponsoring this event, outside the Baltimore County Police Department near Joppa at Providence roads.
• Bike and Brunch Tour: Baltimore Harbor to the Heights takes participants on a tour of the Black Arts District in Charm City. It's from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on July 4.

We will update this list if and when more events are announced.

Know of other events in the area? Post them on the Patch calendar or share details on our free Neighbor Post feature.

Due to the pandemic, events may be subject to change.

See Also:

• Towson Cancels 4th Of July Parade For 2020 Due To Coronavirus

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