The Fourth of July in Greenbelt

Greenbelt's traditional Fourth of July celebration not only lights up the sky with fireworks, but leading up to the main attraction, we have hula hoops, drums, juggling and a band.

On Monday, July 4, 2011, the fireworks are scheduled to start around 9:30 p.m. at Buddy Attick Park in Greenbelt, 555 Crescent Road.

If you come early, there’s lots more on the schedule to see and do:

5:00 p.m.: It's a hula hoop jam practice, then from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. perform with Noell Powers and the Drum Circle.

5:30 p.m. to 6:45 p.m.: It’s the Community Drum Circle with Katy Gaughan. Bring your own drum or there may be one at the park that you can borrow.

6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.: Professional clown, Greg May, will hold juggling school.

7:30 p.m.: The Greenbelt Concert Band will start its performance.

9:30 p.m.: As mentioned, the fireworks are scheduled to start (approximately).

People may not bring alcohol or fireworks into the park.

Please follow parking regulations and cooperate with the Greenbelt police. Look out for "No Parking" signs on the streets surrounding the park and elsewhere.

If you bring pets, they must be on a leash. But the Greenbelt Police Department has strongly recommended that pets be left at home during the festivities.

The Greenbelt Police Department announced they will have a tent at the event for first aid and to help with lost and missing children, and that it will be located in the grassy area alongside the main parking lot.

Greenbelt Recreation Department Weather and Information Line: 301-474-0646