Fireworks Near Me: Germantown Area July 4th Events 2023

GERMANTOWN, MD — Independence Day means it's time to fire up that barbecue and decide which Fourth of July fireworks and festivities to check out in the Germantown area. Fireworks shows in Gaithersburg and Wheaton took place July 1.

Here's what's in store this July 4 around the Germantown area:

Germantown: Germantown Glory
When: Tuesday, July 4, 7 p.m.
Where: South Germantown Recreational Park, 18041 Central Park Circle in Germantown (Boyds)
The event starts with a concert by Forever Tina, a tribute band to the late queen of rock and roll, Tina Turner. On-site parking is available. The fireworks display will begin about 9:15 p.m. The timing of the fireworks may change due to weather conditions. Lawn chairs, blankets and coolers are welcome. There will be food vendors at both locations. Alcoholic beverages and pets are not permitted.

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.

Montgomery Village Independence Day Celebration
When: July 4, 9 a.m.
Where: Apple Ridge recreation Area, 10101 Apple Ridge Road, Montgomery Village, Maryland
A parade will feature fire engines, classic cars, mascots, music and more. Parade registration is 9 a.m., followed by judging at 9:30 a.m., and a 10 a.m. start. The day continues with carnival rides, games, a petting zoo, pony rides, festival foods, free concerts and more.

Symphony, Fireworks in Baltimore City:

This year’s Inner Harbor July 4 festivities begin at 3 p.m. and the 13-minute fireworks display will go off around 9:15 p.m., according to Visit Baltimore.

The event will include food, fun activities, and a DJ at the Red, White, and Blue Picnic at West Shore Park. Then, entertainers will perform from 4 to 6:30 p.m. at the Inner Harbor Amphitheater. Between concerts, there will be a DJ, street performers, and activities from various attractions along the promenade.

At 8 p.m., the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra will host a Star-Spangled Celebration concert in Rash Field Park. The full orchestra performance will culminate around 9:15 p.m. with a 15-minute fireworks display. The best views are along the Inner Harbor promenade and surrounding areas, including Canton, Federal Hill, Fell’s Point, Harbor East, and Locust Point.

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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