Baltimore 4th Of July Fireworks, Parades, Cruises: 2019 Guide

BALTIMORE — July 4th is here, and Baltimore is the place to be on Independence Day. We gathered up all the fireworks shows, parades and festivals happening in the area so you can start planning now.

Fireworks are set to begin at the Inner Harbor at 9:30 p.m. and run for 18 minutes. In concert with the show there, Middle Branch Park is also hosting a fireworks display at 9:30 p.m.

Here's what's in store this July 4th in and around Charm City:

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: 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.

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

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: 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

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: 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.

Know of other events in the area? Post them on the Baltimore Patch calendar or share details on our free Neighbor Post feature.

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