Wheaton July 4 2018: Fireworks, Music, More

UPDATE JULY 1: The 4th of July weather forecast for D.C. calls for steamy summer weather in the 90s, with high humidity making it feel closer to 100, so be sure to stay cool and hydrated as you enjoy fireworks. We may have some cloud cover, and there's a chance for storms later in the day, so keep an eye on that if you are headed out to watch the fireworks. See more here.

WHEATON, MD — Fourth of July celebrations are right around the corner. Many communities in Montgomery County have Fourth of July parades, picnics and fireworks planned.

Here's what is coming up around Wheaton this year for Independence Day.

• Rockville's Independence Day Celebration is celebrating its fourth year at Mattie J.T. Stepanek Park in King Farm. The Nighthawks will kick things off before the fireworks display at 9:15 p.m. See more information here.
• In Germantown, the South Germantown Regional Park, 18401 Central Park Circle, Germantown (Boyds), is the place to hear live music and to see the fireworks. The Germantown Glory celebration begins at 7 p.m. with a concert and the fireworks should go off around 9:15 p.m. The concert features Gringo Jingo and Quiet Fire. Follow signs for free on-site parking. Low lawn chairs, blankets and coolers are welcome at both events. Food vendors will be on site. Alcoholic beverages are not permitted. The rain date for fireworks only is July 5.
• In Kensington, enjoy the 23rd Annual Fourth of July Bike Parade at 10 a.m. The parade begins at St. Paul Park and the Town asks that those wishing to participate begin lining up along St. Paul Street between Plyers Mill Road and Oberon Street by 9:45 am. This event is open to all kids, and those young at heart, that wish to decorate their bike, scooter, wagon or stroller and follow a Kensington Volunteer Fire Department truck through the streets of Kensington.

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• In Poolesville, the Polo Grounds off Hughes Road are the place to see the fireworks. Find out more about the town’s celebration, here.
• In Takoma Park, the Independence Day celebration begins with a parade and caps off at 9:30 p.m. with the town’s fireworks. Find out more here.

In Washington, DC: The grand-daddy of them all will be in Washington, D.C., on the National Mall event each year. A day full of events includes the Independence Day Parade, United States Army Band concert and the Capitol Fourth concert, with the signature event being the fireworks celebration after dark.

See Patch's guide to DC Fourth of July celebrations here.

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