49 Parades, Fireworks Displays Across Maryland

Fourth of July celebrations around Maryland run the gamut, from men marching in patriotic boxer shorts to pets on parade and lots of fireworks. Here are some of the celebrations around the state.

July 4 Parades

• Towson Fourth of July Parade
• Visionary Pets on Parade in Baltimore
• Laurel Fourth of July Parade
• Kensington Fourth of July Bike Parade
• Three Columbia Parades (Including Lawnchair Marching Dads)
• Kingsville Independence Day Parade
• 5 Parades in Anne Arundel County
• Chevy Chase Independence Day Parade and Picnic
• Glyndon and Pikesville Parades
• Catonsville 68th Annual Grand Parade
• Olde-Fashioned Fourth of July Parade in Bel Air
• Downtown Annapolis Parade and Concert

Fireworks on July 4

• Fireworks Display Over Annapolis Harbor
• Dundalk Fireworks at North Point
• Fourth of July Celebration at Inner Harbor
• 6 Fireworks Displays in Baltimore County
• Fireworks Show on Columbia Lakefront
• Fireworks at Rockfield Park in Bel Air
• 6 Fireworks Displays in Montgomery County
• National Mall Fireworks Show
• 8 Fireworks Displays in Prince George’s County

Other July 4 Events

• Washington Monument Reopening and Bicentennial Celebration
• Havre de Grace Independence Week Carnival
• Manchester Volunteer Fire Department Carnival
• Old Fashioned July 4 at Carroll County Farm Museum

July 5 Celebrations

• Havre de Grace Independence Day Parade
• Fireworks Display in Brandywine
• Havre de Grace Fireworks

July 11 Celebration

• Maple Lawn Street Festival and Fireworks Show

Patch file photo of Annapolis fireworks.

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