Maryland July 4 Fireworks, Parades, Races, Concerts: 2019 Guide

MARYLAND — July 4 celebrations are set to light up streets and skies across Maryland as the state celebrates America's birthday. Independence Day in Maryland will continue beyond Thursday, July 4, since Gov. Larry Hogan has extended the holiday, so July 5 is a state holiday as well for 2019.

And in some areas, the festivities last even longer, with fireworks and parades planned for Saturday, July 6.

We have the list of towns and cities with upcoming fireworks, parades and anything else that should get you in the holiday spirit.

There's the Soap Box Derby in Arbutus, pet parade in Baltimore, Uncle Sam Says in Bel Air, Baysox game in Bowie, Field of Flags in North East and acrobatic performances in Takoma Park, to name a few.

See the celebrations going on in your town:

• Annapolis
• Anne Arundel County
• Arbutus
• Baltimore
• Bel Air
• Bowie
• Catonsville
• Cockeysville
• Columbia
• Crofton
• Dundalk
• Edgewater
• Edgewood
• Fort Meade
• Fullerton
• Germantown
• Glen Burnie
• Havre de Grace
• Joppatowne
• Kensington
• Kingsville
• Laurel
• Middle River
• Mount Washington
• North Baltimore
• North East
• Ocean City
• Odenton
• Owings Mills
• Perry Hall
• Pikesville
• Reisterstown
• Rockville
• Severn
• Severna Park
• Sykesville
• Takoma Park
• Towson
• Westminster

You should know a few towns are not holding celebrations on July 4 itself. Fort Meade held its Red, White and Blue celebration Friday, June 28, while Jacksonville and Darlington had their events Saturday, June 29. Sykesville hosted its Let Freedom Ring parade Sunday, June 30.

SEE ALSO: Maryland Governor Declares July 5 State Holiday

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