July 4th Fireworks 2023 Around Bethesda

BETHESDA, MD — Independence Day is quickly approaching, 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.

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.

Wheaton: Mid-County Sparkles

When: Saturday, July 1

Where: Newport Mill Local Park, 11201 Newport Mill Road, Wheaton

Mid-County Sparkles, one of Montgomery County’s Independence Day celebrations, will take place on Saturday, July 1. Live music begins at 6 pm and fireworks begin at 9:15 pm. No alcohol or pets are permitted.

Gaithersburg: Summerfest at Boher Park

When: Saturday, July 1

Where: Bohrer Park at Summit Hall Farm, 506 S. Frederick Ave., Gaithersburg

Celebrate America’s independence with friends & family at SummerFest, Gaithersburg’s illuminating summer festival on the expansive grounds of Bohrer Park at Summit Hall Farm. The free event takes place on Saturday, July 1 from 6 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. The festival features live music, food trucks, local breweries, family-friendly activities, all leading up to a spectacular fireworks display & SummerGlo After Party. Once it gets dark, a spectacular fireworks display will light up the night with bursts of amazing colors & styles that launch up to 500 feet.

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.

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