There's no better way to celebrate Independence Day than with live music, colorful parades, and booming fireworks lighting up the night sky! Whether you're spending the Fourth of July with family, friends, or your community, this Ultimate Guide to 4th of July Fireworks and Events in Central Maryland will help you plan a patriotic weekend to remember. From Annapolis to Easton, we’ve tracked down the best fireworks, festivals, and family fun across Anne Arundel, Howard, Montgomery, Prince George’s, Queen Anne’s, and Talbot counties — including Pasadena and Riviera Beach.

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🎇 Anne Arundel County

Annapolis 4th of July Parade & Fireworks
🕕 Parade: Friday, July 4 at 6:30 PM | Fireworks: ~9:15 PM
🎉 Downtown Annapolis comes alive with patriotic spirit! Watch as bands, historic cars, civic groups, and community floats parade from Amos Garrett Blvd down Main Street. Afterward, grab a spot near City Dock or across the Severn River to watch Annapolis’s legendary waterfront fireworks show light up the sky.

Sherwood Forest/Severn River Fireworks (Boat Viewing)
🗓️ Thursday, July 3 at 9:00 PM
🚤 Best enjoyed by boat, these early fireworks over the Severn River offer a dazzling start to the holiday weekend. Consider booking Watermark’s Fireworks Cruise out of Annapolis for a front-row view with dessert included.

Edgewater American Legion Celebration
🕓 Friday, July 4 at 4:00 PM | Fireworks at dusk
📍 American Legion Post 226. Enjoy live music, local vendors, a tiki bar, inflatables for the kids, and fireworks over the water. Bring a lawn chair and make an evening of it with the whole family.

Glen Burnie Fireworks – Sawmill Creek Park
🌳 This neighborhood show is a local favorite! Free parking, lots of green space, and a great show without downtown traffic. Rain date: July 5.

Severna Park Parade
🕘 Friday, July 4 at 10:00 AM
🎈 Line the sidewalks of Benfield Road to cheer on decorated bikes, classic cars, community groups, and marching bands.

Shady Side 4th of July Parade
🚗 Small-town Americana at its best! Locals parade everything from fishing boats on trailers to fire engines, ending at the local park.

Naturalization Ceremony at William Paca House
🕘 Friday, July 4 at 9:00 AM
🇺🇸 Witness dozens of new citizens take the oath in a moving ceremony hosted by Historic Annapolis. Admission is free.

Historic Annapolis 4th Celebration
🕥 Friday, July 4, 10:30 AM–2:30 PM
🎟️ One ticket gives you access to four historic sites, hands-on activities, reenactors, scavenger hunts, and a Frederick Douglass reading of “What to the Slave is the Fourth of July?”

📍 Pasadena & Riviera Beach Highlights

Gibson Island Club Fireworks (Water View)
🕘 Friday, July 4 at 9:20 PM
💥 Although private, this show can be viewed by boaters or from waterfront areas in Pasadena and Riviera Beach. One of the best-kept secrets for local families with a view.

Fort Smallwood Park
🏞️ A local favorite for quiet viewing of nearby shows. Bring a picnic, enjoy the shoreline, and watch the sky come alive.

🎆 Howard County

Columbia Lakefront Fireworks Festival
🕔 Friday, July 4 – Festivities from 5:00 PM | Fireworks at 9:15 PM
🎶 Enjoy performances by Dustbowl Revival and The Sidleys, dozens of food trucks, and a perfect lakeside viewing spot for fireworks. Free admission; blankets welcome after 3:00 PM.

U.S. Navy Band at Chrysalis Stage
🕐 Friday, July 4 at 1:00 PM
🎺 Patriotic performance at Symphony Woods in Columbia. Bring a picnic and celebrate with classic American music.

River Hill Parade (Clarksville)
🎈 Community parade with scout troops, classic cars, and festive floats. A proud tradition for over 25 years.

🎇 Montgomery County

Germantown Glory at South Germantown Park
🕖 Friday, July 4 at 7:00 PM | Fireworks at 9:15 PM
🎤 Live music by Central City Orchestra, free parking, and a lively crowd. Bring a blanket and get cozy for the show.

Mid-County Sparkles (Einstein High School, Kensington)
🕖 Saturday, July 5 at 7:00 PM | Fireworks at 9:15 PM
🚌 Park at Wheaton Mall and use the free shuttle. Downtown Sound band performs before the grand finale.

Rockville’s Stepanek Park Celebration
🕖 Friday, July 4 – Music at 7:00 PM | Fireworks at 9:15 PM
🎶 Concert, food vendors, and family fun ending in fireworks over King Farm.

Takoma Park Parade & Street Fest
🕘 Parade at 10:00 AM | Street Festival at 6:00 PM
🎭 A colorful, eclectic community celebration full of charm and character.

🎇 Prince George’s County

Laurel Parade & Fireworks at Granville Gude Park
🕒 Saturday, July 5 – Parade at 3:00 PM | Fireworks at 9:15 PM
🎉 Vendors, live bands, moon bounces, games, and a gorgeous fireworks show by the lake.

Greenbelt’s Buddy Attick Park Celebration
🕓 Friday, July 4 from 4:00 PM | Fireworks at 9:00 PM
🥁 Join a community drum circle and enjoy a funky brass band before the fireworks. Family-friendly.

Six Flags America Fireworks Nights
🗓️ July 4, 5 & 6 at 9:30 PM
🎢 Ride all day, dance in the Coke Summer Zone, and catch fireworks after dark. Admission required.

Bowie Baysox Baseball & Fireworks
🕡 July 4 & 5 at 6:35 PM
⚾ Celebrate America’s pastime with post-game fireworks. Family ticket packages and giveaways available.

🎇 Queen Anne’s County

QAC Kent Narrows Celebration
🕕 Wednesday, July 2 – Fun starts at 6:00 PM | Fireworks at 9:15 PM
🎶 Live music, inflatables, and food trucks kick off the holiday early. Best viewing from Chesapeake Heritage Center.

Centreville Historic Morning Program
🕗 Friday, July 4 – Reading at 8:00 AM | Open House from 10:00 AM–Noon
📜 Hear the Declaration of Independence aloud and explore Wright’s Chance house museum.

🎇 Talbot County

Easton Carnival & Fireworks Finale
🎠 Carnival nightly June 20–July 4 | Fireworks Friday, July 4 at 9:15 PM
🎡 Rides, games, and classic carnival fare end with a bang at Waterside Village.

St. Michaels 4th of July Celebration
🕘 Friday, July 4 at 10:00 AM – Parade & Family Events
🎺 Kids' parade, magic show, and fireman-cooked burgers.

🎆 Saturday, July 5 – Big Band Night at 6:00 PM | Fireworks at dusk
🎶 Bring a blanket to CBMM and swing into the evening before fireworks over the Miles River.

Oxford Fireworks on The Strand
🕘 Saturday, July 5 at dusk
🌅 A serene, small-town celebration along the Tred Avon River.

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