This 4th of July, be sure to have a safe and wonderful celebration of the birth of this great nation. Fireworks have become a major part of the festivities and viewing them can be exciting. Here is a list of the best places to view fireworks in the SOMD area! Enjoy

Charles County Fireworks

Charles County Independence Day Fireworks Display
July 5th @ 5:00pm – 10pm
Charles County Fairgrounds
8440 Fairground Rd [ View Map ]
La Plata, MD

Patriotic music, activities for kids, food available or bring your own picnic. Fabulous fireworks display at dusk.
For information contact Bruce Culver or Jim Arnold, 301-643-0033, 301-932-1234.  CharlesCountyFair.com

Town of La Plata Independence Day Celebration
July 4 @ 11am – 1pm
La Plata Train Station
100 Kent Avenue [ View Map ]
La Plata, MD

The Town of La Plata is hosting a 4th of July Celebration and Watermelon Bash at the La Plata Town Hall. There will be musical entertainment, moon bounces, hot dogs, bottled water and ice cream – all free. Don’t miss the exciting Watermelon Bash featuring free watermelon slices, a watermelon eating contest, a watermelon roll (children ages 6 and under), and a watermelon toss! For additional information, contact Amy Peña at 301-934-8421 or apena@townoflaplata.org

Town of Indian Head 4th of July Celebration and Fireworks
July 4 @ 3:30pm – 10pm
Village Green Park
Indian Head, MD

Day kicks off with a Patriotic Opening Ceremony at 3:30pm – Amusements, live entertainment- with Rockin’ Roger DJ, food sales, fireworks begin at 9pm.  Free Admission.  No pets of any kind or alcoholic beverages permitted. Volunteers can call 301-753-6633 ext. 120

St Mary’s County Fireworks

Hollywood Volunteer Fire Department
Saturday, July 3rd
On Route 235 just north of the Leonardtown-Hollywood Rd (Rt 245) intersection [ View Map ]
Hollywood, MD 20636

Come join us for a fun filled family event that starts at 11am with a car, truck, and bike show. Live music by “No Green Jelly Beenz” starts at 7pm. Fireworks display after dusk w/ the band kicking back up after the display till 11pm. Games, food, and beverages for the whole family. Free admission after 5pm. For info go to www.hvfd7.com Special thanks to Burchoil and PNC Bank for their contributions to this event

St. Mary’s College River Concert
Friday, July 2
St. Mary’s City. MD
Enjoy patriotic and inspirational musical selections, featuring the Marine Saxophone Quartet and award-winning pianist, Brian Ganz.  Fireworks follow the concert.  The weekly celebrations on the college’s Townhouse Green continue every Friday through July 30 with world-class music and a variety of food from local vendors. Gates open at 5 p.m. and concerts start at 7 p.m. These outdoor concerts are free and open to the public, and picnic baskets are welcome.

Calvert County Fireworks!

Chesapeake Beach Fireworks
July 3rd @ Dusk
Right in front of the Rod-n-Reel
4160 Mears Ave. [ View Map ]
Chesapeake Beach, MD  20732

Largest fireworks display on the bay; music, food and games.  The fireworks are discharged right in front of the Rod-n-Reel.  But, any spot along the water in Chesapeake Beach should give you a good view.  People typically start arriving between 5 and 6 p.m.  So, get there early in order to find parking and procure a good spot.  410-257-2230.

Fireworks Cruise Aboard the Wm. B. Tennison
Sunday, July 4
8 p.m. till…
Calvert Marine Museum

Come aboard for the best view in town and heavy hors d’oeuvres. Adults $35. Preregistration required. Call 410-326-2042, ext. 41.

Solomons Fireworks
Sunday, July 4
Dusk until …
Island-wide

The annual Solomons fireworks display will be held on Sunday, July 4th. Fireworks will be shot from a barge in the Patuxent River and can be viewed from the Riverwalk. In the event of rain on July 4th, the display will take place on Monday, July 5th.

Vehicular traffic on the island will be restricted. Please park in designated areas only. Parking is available at Glascock Field across from the Calvert Marine Museum, at the museum, in the public lot behind Our Lady Star of the Sea and the Solomons Medical Center. A shuttle will run from Glascock Field. The public is asked to respect private property.

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