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Fourth Of July Parade, Fireworks Returns To Catonsville
Catonsville's 75th annual parade and fireworks will return this year. July 3 events include kids activities, family fun fest and bike ride.
CATONSVILLE, MD — Grab the lawn chair and stake your spot because the 75th annual parade and fireworks show will take place in Catonsville this year. The event will take place July 3. There also will be a bike ride to Ft. McHenry, an assortment of kids activities and a family fun fest.
"Catonsville residents love Fourth of July. The parade is so popular, residents put out their chairs a week ahead of time. Catonsville offers 14 hours of fun for all ages," the planning committee posted on its site.
Catonsville 75th Annual Parade and Fireworks “Our Hometown Tradition”8:30 a.m. 4th Annual CRTT Bike Ride to Ft. McHenry
Meet at Atwater’s Bakery, 815 Frederick Road and join a group of cyclist who will go to Ft. McHenry and back. Wear something red, white and blue.
9:30 a.m. Kid’s Games (2-13 years)
Catonsville High School Athletic Fields (Valley Rd.)
Decorated Bike Contest, Lollipop Scramble, Quarter Hunt, Ball on Spoon Race, Shoe Scramble, Leapfrog, Wheelbarrow and Sack Races, Water Balloon Toss for all ages. Prizes for the winners. All kids who decorate bikes are encouraged to ride in the parade at 3 p.m.
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Boys and girls events to be divided among children in four age groups; 2–3 years, 4–6 years, 7–9 years, 10–13 years. Sponsored by the Catonsville Men’s Civic Association, Catonsville Recreation and Parks and Association of Government Accountants Catonsville High School Grounds (corner of Rolling and Valley Roads).
11 a.m. Christian Temple Concert, 5820 Edmondson Ave.
Each year as part of the July 4th festivities, the Christian Temple invites residents to a community concert at their church at 11 a.m. Enjoy a variety of American music performed by a talented pool of singers and musicians. The concert is free and open to the public.
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3 p.m. Annual Grand Parade
Get out your chair and watch the grand parade featuring 12 marching bands. The parade will be held rain or shine. Starts at Frederick Road and Montrose Avenue and proceeds east on Frederick Road to Bloomsbury Avenue, south on Bloomsbury Avenue to the Community Center.
6:30 p.m. Fireworks Family Fun Fest
Catonsville High School Athletic Fields (Valley Rd.)
Avoid the traffic and bring the family to the fireworks early for an evening of fun. Enjoy live music and food vendors.
9:30 p.m. Grand Fireworks Show
Catonsville High School Athletic Fields (Valley Rd.)
Rain date: Sunday, July 4, at 9:30 p.m.
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