Independence Day Celebrations Near Crofton MD

From the National Mall in Washington, D.C. to the Baltimore Harbour, from Bowie to Fort Meade and Annapolis, Crofton residents have many options for celebrating July 4 beyond their back yard picnics:

BOWIE BAYSOX STADIUM
Friday, July 3 
Fireworks Immediately following the 6:15 p.m. game against the Akron Aeros

FIREWORKS CRUISE
Friday, July 3, 7:30 - 10:30 p.m.
($40 Adults / $20 Children 3-11 / 2 & under free. Reservations Required).
410-268-7601 X111

ALLEN POND, Bowie
Saturday, July 4, 3-10:30 p.m.
Entertainment, food and fireworks

PACA HOUSE & GARDEN, Annapolis
Saturday, July 4, 9:30 – 10:00 a.m. Naturalization Ceremony
10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Open House
William Paca House and Garden, 186 Prince George Street, Annapolis

ANNAPOLIS HISTORIC DISTRICT
Saturday, July 4
Parade 6 p.m.  Concert by the USNA Band followed by Fireworks over the harbor 9:15 p.m.

QUIET WATERS PARK, Edgewater
Saturday, July 4, 6:00 p.m.
Summer Concert Series
(Big Daddy Stallings, playing the Blues - Seating is on the lawn, so bring a blanket, lawn chairs and a picnic basket)

FIREWORKS CRUISE
Saturday, July 4, 7:30 - 10:30 p.m.
($45 Adults / $25 Children 3-11 / 2 & under free. Reservations Required.
410-286-7601 X111)

FORT GEORGE G. MEADE
Saturday, July 4, 12 Noon-10:00 p.m.
Open to the public
Gate/Midway opens at Noon
Fireworks 9:30 p.m.

UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND, College Park
Saturday, July 4,
Food and Music in Parking Lot 1 off Campus Drive beginning at 7 p.m. and Fireworks at 9 p.m.

BALTIMORE INNER HARBOUR
Saturday, July 4
Special events throughout the day. Fireworks at 9:30 p.m.

WASHINGTON, D.C.
Saturday, July 4
Parade begins at 11:45 a.m. (Constitution Avenue and 7th to 17th St.)
Events throughout the day at the National Mall
Fireworks 9:15 p.m.

LONDON TOWN, Edgewater
Sunday, July 5, 12:00 -- 4:00 p.m.
Historic London Town and Gardens, 839 Londontown Rd., Edgewater
(Admission:  $10/adult, $9/senior, $5/youth, Free/6 and under)

ANNAPOLIS
July 5 and Sundays 'til October, Noon-5 p.m.
First block of West Street from Church Circle to Calvert Street

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