Fireworks Near Me: Bethesda July 4th Events 2023

BETHESDA, MD — Independence Day is around the corner, which means it's time to fire up that barbecue and find out what Fourth of July fireworks and festivities are going on near Bethesda in 2023.

We gathered up all the fireworks shows, parades and festivals happening in and around Bethesda so you can start planning now.

Here's what's in store this July 4 in and around Bethesda:

July 4 Festivities

Rockville: Independence Day Celebration

When: Tuesday, July 4

Where: Mattie J.T. Stepanek Park in King Farm, 1800 Piccard Drive, Rockville

The City of Rockville will hold its annual Independence Day celebration and fireworks display at Mattie J.T. Stepanek Park in King Farm on Tuesday, July 4 from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. The location offers wonderful spectator viewing, and ample and convenient parking for the 4th of July festivities. Enjoy live music by Vertigo Red and a 20-minute fireworks display.

Takoma Park 4th of July Parade

When: Tuesday, July 4 at 10 a.m.

Where: Takoma Park Community Center, 7500 Maple Avenue, Takoma Park

The parade begins at Carroll & Ethan Allen Avenues, travels south on Carroll Avenue, turns right on Maple Avenue, and continues to Ritchie Avenue.

Takoma Park Evening Street Celebration

When: Tuesday, July 4 at 6 p.m.

Where: Along Maple Avenue between Philadelphia Avenue and Ritchie Avenue in Takoma Park.

The street party features food trucks, beer and wine garden, kits’ activities with Let’s Play America. Live music features Takoma Park Community Band from 6-7 p.m., The JoGo Project from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m., the Yellow Dubmarine from 8-9 p.m. Jared Garelick is the Master of Ceremonies. Takoma Park will not be hosting fireworks this year, as the Takoma Park Middle School field is permanently unavailable as a fireworks location.

Germantown Glory

When: Tuesday, July 4 at 7 p.m.

Where: South Germantown Recreational Park, 18041 Central Park Circle, Boyds

Will feature live music, food and fireworks displays that will begin at about 9:15 p.m. The timing of the fireworks may change due to weather conditions. Lawn chairs, blankets and coolers are welcome. Alcoholic beverages and pets are not permitted.

Washington, DC Fourth of July Celebration

When: Tuesday, July 4

Where: Around National Mall, Washington, DC

There will be various events for Fourth of July in DC, including the National Independence Day Parade from 11:45 a.m. to 2 p.m. along Constitution Avenue NW from 7th Street NW to 17th Street NW with marching bands, fife and drum corps, floats, military units, giant balloons, equestrian, drill teams and more. A Capitol Fourth Concert is a free event held on the West Lawn of the United States Capitol at 8 p.m. and will be livestreamed. Fireworks will be held starting at 9:09 p.m., launched from both sides of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool.