Seasonal & Holidays
North Baltimore 4th Of July Fireworks, Parade: 2019 Guide
Patch has your complete guide to Fourth of July fireworks shows and other festive events in and around North Baltimore.
BALTIMORE, MD — July 4th is quickly approaching, and the Baltimore metro area is the place to be on Independence Day. We gathered up all the fireworks shows, parades and festivals happening near north Baltimore so you can start planning now.
Here's what's in store this July 4th in and around north Baltimore:
What: Red, White & Zoo Enrichment Day
Where: The Maryland Zoo, 1 Safari Place, Baltimore, MD 21217
When: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Thursday, July 4
How Much: See ticket info from the zoo.
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What: Spirit of Mount Washington Independence Parade
Where: Springwell Senior Living, 2211 West Rogers Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21209
When: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Thursday, July 4
How Much: Free
Downtown And South Baltimore
What: Ports America Chesapeake 4th of July Celebration
Where: Inner Harbor, Baltimore, MD 21202
When: 7 to 10 p.m. on Thursday, July 4. Fireworks start at 9:30 p.m. Rain date is July 5.
How Much: Free
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What: Picnic at Top of the World
Where: World Trade Center, 401 East Pratt Street, Baltimore, MD 21202
When: 7:30 to 10 p.m. on Thursday, July 4
How Much: Tickets are $65-75 for adults and $35-40 for kids.
What: Visionary Pets on Parade
Where: Visionary Art Museum, 800 Key Highway, Baltimore, MD 21230
When: 9 a.m. on Thursday, July 4. Registration starts at 8:30 a.m.
How Much: Free
What: Cherry Hill Arts & Music Waterfront Festival
Where: Middle Branch Park, 3301 Waterview Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21225
When: 1 to 10 p.m. on Thursday, July 4. Fireworks will be at 9:30 p.m.
How Much: Free
What: Independence Celebration at Baltimore Museum of Industry
Where: Baltimore Museum of Industry, 1415 Key Highway, Baltimore, MD 21230
When: 6 to 10 p.m. on Thursday, July 4
How Much: Tickets are $55 and include one parking space.
There are also several options for those who want to watch the show on the water:
- Fireworks cruise aboard pirate ship Fearless — Tickets are $50, only available to those 21 and up. Bring your own adult beverages. This boards at the Ann Street pier in Fells Point.
- Fireworks cruise through Spirit Cruises — Tickets start at $124.90 for the three-hour cruise with open bar, three-course dinner and DJ.
- Deck party board USS Constellation — Tickets up to $75 for all-you-can-eat dinner on the ship.
- Fireworks cruise through Watermark — Tickets start at $60 for the cruise with light snacks and $89 for one with a BBQ buffet. Both are three hours aboard yachts.
Baltimore County
What: Greater Jacksonville Independence Celebration
Where: Jacksonville Elementary athletic fields, 3400 Hillendale Heights Rd, Phoenix, MD 21131
When: 9:15 p.m. on Saturday, June 29. Rain date is June 30.
What: Baltimore County Independence Day Extravaganza
Where: Oregon Ridge Park, 13401 Beaver Dam Road, Cockeysville, MD 21030
When: 5–10 p.m. on Wednesday, July 3; performance starts at 8 p.m.
What: Towson 4th of July Parade
Where: Towsontown Boulevard, Towson, MD 21204
When: 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Thursday, July 4
What: Fullerton Fireworks
Where: Fullerton Park, Fullerton Avenue, Nottingham, MD 21236
When: 9:15 p.m. on Thursday, July 4
What: Towson Fireworks
Where: Loch Raven Technical Academy, 8101 LaSalle Road, Towson, MD 21286
When: 9:30 p.m. on Thursday, July 4. Rain date is July 5
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