July 4 Fireworks In Maryland: 2026 Event Guide

Fourth of July activities in Maryland will have extra sparkle in 2026 as the nation celebrates the 250th anniversary, or semiquincentennial, of the Declaration of Independence.

The holiday falls on a Saturday in the middle of a three-day weekend, July 3-5. To help you fit it all in on your 4th of July calendar, Patch has put together a guide to fireworks and other celebrations across the greater Baltimore region.

Downtown Annapolis Parade & Fireworks 2026

• When: July 4
• Where: Downtown Annapolis (West Street and City Dock), Anne Arundel County
• Details: Parade begins at 6:30 p.m., followed by fireworks over Spa Creek after dark.

Howard County's July 4th Celebration 2026

• When: July 4, 5-10 p.m.
• Where: Columbia Lakefront, 10275 Wincopin Circle, Columbia
• Details: Live music, food trucks and fireworks after dark.

92nd Annual Dundalk July 4th Parade

• When: July 4, 8:15 a.m.
• Where: Dundalk Avenue, Baltimore County
• Details: One of Maryland's longest-running Independence Day parades

Cherry Hill Arts & Music Waterfront Festival With Fireworks 2026

• When: July 4, 1 p.m.
• Where: Middle Branch Park, Baltimore
• Details: Family festival with live entertainment and evening fireworks.

Catonsville July 4th Parade & Fireworks 2026

• When: July 4, beginning at 3 p.m.
• Where: Catonsville
• Details: The 79th annual parade is followed by an evening fireworks display.

Rockville Independence Day Celebration

• When: July 4, 7-10 p.m.
• Where: Mattie J.T. Stepanek Park, Rockville
• Details: Live entertainment followed by fireworks.

Germantown Glory Fireworks

• When: July 4, 7:30-10 p.m.
• Where: South Germantown Recreational Park, Boyds
• Details: Community celebration capped by fireworks.

Severna Park Independence Day Parade & Decorated Bike Contest

• When: July 4, beginning at 9:15 a.m.
• Where: Holly Avenue and Severna Park
• Details: Morning parade celebrating America's 250th anniversary.

July 4 Baltimore Fireworks & Live Band

• When: July 4, 1 p.m.
• Where: Inner Harbor
• Details: Independence Day festivities featuring live music and fireworks later in the day.

Parade & Decorated Bike Contest

• When: July 4, 9:15 a.m. to noon.
• Where: Severna Park
• Details: Community parade and family bike contest.

Chesapeake Baysox Star Spangled Spectacular

• When: July 4, 5:30 p.m.
• Where: Prince George's Stadium, Bowie
• Details: Baseball followed by a fireworks show.

Bel Air 2026 4th of July Celebration

• When: July 4, beginning at 6:45 a.m.
• Where: Bel Air
• Details: Flag-raising ceremony, pancake breakfast, parade, bicycle rodeo, music and fireworks.

Red, White and BOOM! 2026

• When: July 4, 7 p.m.
• Where: Ripken Stadium, Aberdeen
• Details: Family activities, live entertainment and fireworks.

Havre de Grace 4th of July Celebration 2026

• When: July 5, beginning at 2 p.m.
• Where: Concord Point Park, Havre de Grace
• Details: Parade, concert and evening fireworks.

Independence Day Concert at Concord Point Park

• When: July 5, 7:30 p.m.
• Where: Concord Point Park, Havre de Grace
• Details: Performance by the Maryland Military Band before fireworks.