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July 4th 2022: Find Fireworks Near Bel Air

Patch has your complete guide to Independence Day fireworks shows, parades and other celebrations in and around Bel Air.

(Elizabeth Janney/Patch)

BEL AIR, MD — Towns including Bel Air are bringing back many of the traditional Independence Day activities that were either canceled or modified the last two years. July 4 is just around the corner, so it's time to find out what Fourth of July fireworks and festivities are going on near you in 2022.

We have all the fireworks shows, parades and festivals happening in and around Bel Air so you can start planning now.

What: July 4th pancake breakfast
When: 7 –11:30 a.m. on Monday, July 4
Where: Bel Air High School, 100 Heighe St. Cost is $10 for adults, $5 for kids 7 and under and free for children younger than 2 years old. The event benefits the Bel Air Bobcats Athletic Boosters.

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What: Flag raising and horseshoe pitching
When: 8 a.m. and 8:30 a.m. on Monday, July 4
Where: Rockfield Park, 501 E. Churchville Rd.

What: Flag raising and family-friendly competitions
When: 8:45 a.m. to noon on Monday, July 4 (9 a.m. water balloon toss, 10 a.m. bocce competition, 11 a.m. Uncle Sam Says and 11:30 a.m. watermelon eating)
Where: Shamrock Park, 39 N. Hickory Ave.

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What: Flag raising and bicycle rodeo
When: 10:45 and 11 a.m. on Monday, July 4
Where: Bel Air Elementary School, 30 E. Lee St. Hosted by the Bel Air Police Department, this event offers trophies for best decorated bikes for boys and girls ages 5 and under; 6–8 years old; 9–10 years old; and 11–13 years old.

What: Bel Air Independence Day Parade
When: 6 p.m. on Monday, July 4
Where: From Idlewild at South Main Street to East Gordon at North Main Street, Bel Air

What: Bel Air Fireworks
When: 9:30 p.m. on Monday, July 4
Where: Rockfield Park, 501 E. Churchville Rd., Bel Air. The show will be visible from areas around town.

See Also: Bel Air 4th Of July Parade, Fireworks Schedule For 2022

What: Fullerton Fireworks
When: 9 p.m. on Sunday, July 3. Live music will start at 3 p.m. and run until 9 p.m. The rain date is Monday, July 4.
Where: Fullerton Park, 4304 Fullerton Ave., Overlea

What: Kingsville Independence Day Parade
When: 10:45 a.m. on Monday, July 4. Pre-parade music starts at 9:30 a.m. at the judges' stand at the intersection of Bradshaw, Belair and Jerusalem roads, where opening ceremonies will take place at 11 a.m. The participants will turn right from Bradshaw Road to Jerusalem Road and end at St. Paul's Lutheran Church, 12022 Jerusalem Rd. This year's parade theme is "Faith, Freedom, Family."
Where: Bradshaw Road at Jerusalem Road, Kingsville

What: Havre de Grace Independence Day Parade
When: 2 p.m. on Sunday, July 3
Where: Union Avenue

What: Havre de Grace Fireworks
When: 9:30 p.m. on Sunday, July 3
Where: Barge across from Concord Point Park, 352 Commerce St.

The Edgewood Joppatowne Independence Day Parade was Saturday night. See pictures and video from the event. The Darlington Independence Day celebration happened on June 25. See pics.

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