Montgomery County
Germantown Glory
July 4, 7-10 p.m. | 18041 Central Park Circle, Boyds, MD 20841
Enjoy live music from Central City Orchestra and local food vendors at this community event, which will conclude with a fireworks show.
Free | montgomerycountymd.gov
Independence Day Celebration
July 4, 7-10 p.m. | 1800 Piccard Dr., Rockville, MD 20880
Celebrate the 4th of July in Rockville with live music by local band Vertigo Red, summer treats like shaved ice, popcorn and tacos and a 20-minute fireworks show.
Free | rockvillemd.gov/663/Independence-Day
Prince George’s County
Bladensburg Fireworks Independence Day Celebration
July 2, 6:30-9 p.m. | Bladensburg Waterfront Park
4601 Annapolis Road, Bladensburg, MD 20710
This annual event honors the soldiers, first responders and civil servants that protect and serve our country, and features plenty of family-friendly activities like pony rides as well as a fireworks show at the end.
Free | bladensburgmd.gov
Star-Spangled Nights
July 4-5, 9:15 p.m. | Six Flags America
13710 Central Ave., Bowie, MD 20721
Don’t miss the final Star-Spangled Nights event at Six Flags America before the amusement park closes this fall! Cap off a day of roller coaster riding and thrills with a fireworks show and patriotic music.
Included with ticket price | sixflags.com/america/events/star-spangled-nights
2025 Laurel Independence Day Celebration
July 5, 3 p.m. | Granville Gude Park
8300 Mulberry St., Laurel, MD, 20707
This free event starts with a parade and continues all day with lawn games, a vendor fair and a fireworks finale.
Free | laurel4th.org
Washington, D.C.
National Independence Day Parade
July 4, 11:45 a.m. | Constitution Ave., Washington, D.C. 20001
Hosted by the National Park Service, this annual parade celebrates the July 4 holiday with balloons, floats and marchers from local organizations and bands. Even celebrities! The parade is also live-streamed on YouTube.
Free | july4thparade.com
Fourth at The Wharf
July 4, 7-10 p.m. | 760 Maine Ave. SW, Washington, D.C. 20024
Celebrate the Fourth of July with live music and food at The Wharf, which offers a great view of the fireworks that will be launched from the National Mall!
Free | wharfdc.com/fourth
A Capitol Fourth
July 4, 8 p.m. | West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol
100 Constitution Ave. NE, Washington, D.C. 20002
This annual concert brings in visitors from across the country, with performances by the U.S. Army Band, National Symphony Orchestra and other national musical groups. If you can’t make the concert in person, PBS will be live-streaming it on its website and local PBS stations.
Free | pbs.org/a-capitol-fourth
Northern Virginia
IMDC Freedom Firecracker 5k & Sparkler 1 Mile
July 4, 8:30 a.m. | Freedom Aquatic & Fitness Center
9100 Freedom Center Blvd., Manassas, VA 20110
Start off your 4th of July with some exercise at this charity 5k benefitting the veteran resources charity Hero’s Bridge. All racers will receive a free Kona Ice after their run!
$25-$45 | freedomfirecracker5k.com
Independence Fireworks at Mount Vernon
July 4, 6-9 p.m. | George Washington’s Mount Vernon
3200 Mount Vernon Memorial Highway, Mt. Vernon, VA 22121
What better place to spend the Fourth of July than the home of the first U.S. president? In addition to the fireworks display over the Potomac River, there will be a performance by the National Concert Band, 18th century games and more!
$28.80-$50; free for ages 5 and younger | mountvernon.org
Alexandria & USA Birthday Celebration
July 12, 6-9:45 p.m. | Oronoco Bay Park
100 Madison St., Alexandria, VA 22314
Independence Day may be over, but the patriotic festivities continue at this celebration of the USA’s 249th birthday and the City of Alexandria’s 276th birthday! There will be live music, food and activities, all culminating in a fireworks display.
Free | alexandriava.gov
