Your DMV Fourth of July guide

• Dupont Circle Bar Crawl 6/29: This patriotic bar crawl includes all day specials, a costume contest, and giveaways.  

• Fireworks at the National Mall 7/4: Celebrate Independence Day surrounded by more than a dozen American memorials with a firework display. 

• A Capitol Fourth Concert 7/4: On the West lawn of the Capitol, enjoy performances from performers like Smokey Robinson and Fantasia to the National Symphony Orchestra and the United States Army Band.  

• Sylvan Theater Family Activity Area 7/4: The event will include family-friendly activities and a scavenger hunt about the monuments and memorials on the National Mall.  

• National Independence Day Parade 7/4: The parade kicks off at 7th Street and Constitution Ave NW and moves west to 17th Street with marching bands, drum corps, floats, giant balloons, and more.  

• A July 4th Musical Celebration 7/4: At the Washington National Cathedral, enjoy a free performance from the U.S. Army Band Brass Quintet and Cathedral Organist Thomas Sheehan. and the world premiere of a commissioned musical piece. 

• 4th of July Cruise and Celebration 7/4: Boarding at Washington Harbor, this event features a firework celebration overlooking he Potomac River and a post cruise reception. This is a ticket required event. 

• July 4th Rooftop Party at Watergate Hotel 7/4: This sophisticated rooftop bar event features a view of the DC skyline. 

• Capitol Hill 4th of July Parade 7/4: Celebrate the holiday with a small-town parade  

• Independence Day Friends of Soldiers Fireworks 7/4: This gala event celebrates veterans at the Armed Forces Retirement Home with food trucks, children’s games, and a view of the National Mall Fireworks. 

• Fourth at the Wharf 7/4: This free event includes live music, views of the National Mall fireworks, bar, DJ, games, photo station, and raffle.  

• Nationals vs. Mets Fireworks 7/3: After the Nationals play the Mets, enjoy postgame fireworks and a raffle for Bruce Springsteen concert tickets. 

• Lonaconing Firework Display 7/3: The event is held at Westmar Middle School and fireworks start at about 9:30 p.m. 

• Constitution Park Fireworks 7/4: Celebrate the holiday with fireworks in Cumberland starting at 9 p.m. 

• Fort Meade Red White and Blue Celebration 6/28: This free event at McGlachlin Parade Field will feature a DJ, vendors, and a firework display.  

• Whoof on the Wharf 7/4: Celebrate the fourth with your pups in Edgewater by watching fireworks from the water of South River. 

• Severna Park Stars and Stripes Forever Parade 7/4: This event starts at 10 a.m. and has a parade float contest.  

• Back Creek Yacht Club Picnic and Fireworks 7/6: This event includes a picnic of cookout classics and a firework show in Edgewater. 

• Laurel 4th of July Parade 7/6: This event that kicks off at 9:30 a.m. includes a car show, family games, music, and a flag raising ceremony.  

• Chesapeake Beach Independence Day Celebration 7/3 rain date 7/6: Celebrate by the Bay with an annual firework display. 

• Solomons Island 4th of July Bike Parade 7/4: This event invites children of all ages to participate. Decorating bikes is welcome and prizes and treats are given to participants.   

• Fourth of July Fireworks Cruise 7/4: Watch the Solomons fireworks from a Calvert Marine Museum boat on the Patuxent River.  

• Solomons Island Fireworks 7/4: Watch fireworks visible from nearly all points in the area. 

• Historical Adventure Quest for Kids 7/4: At the Calvert Marine Museum, kids can participate in a free scavenger hunt with revolutionary war reenactors.  

• Charles County Fair Fireworks 7/4: Located in La Plata, enjoy food, pony rides, and live music followed by a firework show. 

• La Plata 4th of July Celebration 7/4: Starting at 10 a.m. at La Plata Town Hall, enjoy water slides, ice cream, air brush tattoos, and food vendors.  

• Middletown Independence Day Celebration 6/29 rain date 6/30: At the Middletown Community Park, the event will include kids prizes and crafts, family entertainment, and fireworks. 

• Adventure Park USA Fireworks 7/3: This event includes a firework show and free admission. 

• Star-Spangled Fireworks Train 7/5 rain date 7/6: Take a train for a view of a firework show. This event requires reservations.  

• Howard County’s 4th of July Fireworks 7/4: This event will feature live entertainment, food vendors, and a firework show.  

• Fourth of July Concert 7/4: At the Merriweather Park at Symphony Woods, the U.S. Navy Concert Band will be performing for the free event. 

• Lakefront Live Jul 4th Celebration 7/4: The Downtown Columbia Lakefront event is hosting its free concert series, along with food trucks and fireworks 

• Germantown Glory 7/4: Kicking off at 7:00 p.m. at the South Germantown Recreational Park, the event will feature a performance by the Central City Orchestra and fireworks starting at about 9:15 p.m. 

• Upper Montgomery County Volunteer Fire Department 7/4: The event will include food and specialty item vendors and a raffle where a lucky winner can push the button to start the firework display. Gates open at 5 p.m. 

• Six Flags Fireworks Celebration 7/4, 7/5, 7/6: Six Flags is presenting a firework show to celebrate Independence Day at the amusement park.  

• National Harbor Salute the Sunset 7/4: The U.S. Air Force Band Army of Note will perform a free concert.  

• Fourth at the Wharf 7/4: This free event includes activities, yard games, food, and a live concert. It also has contests including a “Strut your Mutt” parade, crab derby and watermelon eating contest. 

• On the Water’s Edge Concert 7/4: This free concert with the Midnight Sunsets also includes wine-tasting and sweet treats. 

• St. Mary’s College River Concert 7/5: This family friendly concert will include fireworks and local vendors. 

• Boonsboro Independence Day Celebration 7/3 rain date 7/6: This firework display in Shafer Park will kick off at 9:30 p.m.  

• Annapolis Fireworks Cruise 7/4: Departing from the Annapolis City Dock, this event takes you on the water to see the city’s firework show, along with complimentary desserts. 

• West Annapolis Fourth of July Parade 7/4: This parade kicks off at 9 a.m. from the Wardour Circle to West Annapolis Elementary School. 

• Eastport 4th of July Kids Parade 7/4: This parade starts at 10:30 a.m. at Eastport Peninsula neighborhood. 

• Annapolis Independence Day Parade 7/4: This parade starts at 6:30 p.m. and goes from Amos Garrett Boulevard to Susan Campbell Park.  

• Historic Annapolis 4th of July Celebration 7/4: This celebration explores historic Annapolis sites like the William Paca House & Garden, Hogshead, Waterfront Warehouse, and the Museum of Historic Annapolis 

• Annapolis Fourth of July Fireworks 7/4: This firework show launches off from a barge in Annapolis Harbor and begins at 9:15 p.m. 

• Bladensburg Fireworks: The American Frontier 7/5 rain date 7/7: This western themed celebration includes food trucks, a DJ, face painting, pony rides, and fireworks. 

• Bowie Baysox Game 7/3: This baseball game against the Richmond Flying Squirrels will have postgame fireworks for an Independence Day celebration.  

• Fredrick’s 4th 7/4: This event will include live music, inflatable fun, face painting, cornhole, and fireworks. 

• SummerFest 6/29: This festival will include live music by The District, vendors, a SummerGlo after party, and firework display. 

• MSO Salute to Independence 7/3: The Maryland Symphony Orchestra presents a free concert that ends with a firework show.  

• 4th of July Fireworks 7/4: Located at Fairgrounds Park, the annual firework display will kick off at 9:30 p.m. 

• Annual 4th of July Celebration 7/4: This firework display will also include food vendors, live entertainment, amusements and pony rides.  

• 4th of July Bike Parade 7/4: Decorate your bike, scooter, wagons and participate or watch along Lexington Street, Farragut Ave, and St. Paul Street. 

• Mid-County Sparkles 7/6: Located at Albert Einstein High School, the event will have music by Joe Falero and Downtown Sound, as well as a firework display. 

• Annual Independence Day Parade 7/6: This parade will begin at 11 a.m. and have awards and acknowledgments. 

• Fireworks from the Lake 7/6: This firework show follows a flag raising ceremony and the national anthem. 

• Mt. Airy Fireworks 7/3: This free event will include a band performance, food vendors, and a firework show. 

• Annual 4th of July Celebration 7/4: This celebration at the soccer fields off of Hughes Road will include music, food, and fireworks. 

• Rockville’s Independence Day 7/4: At Mattie J. T. Stepanek Park in King Farm, the event will kick off at 7:00 p.m. with live music by Uncle Jesse and fireworks. 

• Takoma Park 4th of July Parade 7/4: This festive parade will include live music, food trucks, a beer and wine garden, and kids’ activities.  

• 4th of July Donut Decorating 7/4: This unique event includes donut decorating at Astro Beer Hall and Astro Doughnuts & Fried Chicken. This is a ticketed event. 

• Barcroft 4th of July Parade 7/4: This neighborhood parade also includes a magic show and neighborhood picnic. 

• Fireworks Watch Party at Skydome 7/4: This revolving rooftop restaurant Is hosting a family-friendly celebration with music, face painting, kid friendly movies, cornhole games, and theater-style seating to watch the firework show. This event requires reservations 

• Douglas Park 4th of July Parade 7/4: This parade includes a contest with prizes, a moonbounce, superslide, and music.  

• Fairlington July 4th Parade 7/4: The annual celebration invites everyone to participate and an after party. 

• Family Friendly Fireworks Watch Party 7/7: This ticketed event includes a buffet, music, face-painting, cornhole games, and a panoramic view of the DC fireworks show. 

• Community Concert & Fireworks Display 7/3: The event will include an Honor Flag Display, music, and a firework display. 

• Culpeper Freedom 5k 7/4: The race starts at 8:30 a.m. at the Culpeper Baptist Church. There is a registration fee for participants. 

• FREEDOM Car & Bike Show 7/4: This event starts at 10 a.m. on Downtown East Davis Street 

• Firework Show 7/4: This event will be closed to the public and start at 9:15 p.m. 

• Yowell Meadow Park Events 7/4: The park will host activities including children’s kayaking, food trucks, craft vendors, a patriotic presentation, moon bounces, hayrides, rock walls, and live music 

• Fireworks at Mount Vernon 6/28, 6/29: A firework show at George Washington’s estate featuring live music and an evening wreath laying at George Washington’s tomb. 

• Workhouse Arts Center 6/29: A free fireworks event at Workhouse Arts Center 

• Lake Fairfax Fireworks 6/29: Starting at noon, the event will include food and family fun at Lake Fairfax Park, with fireworks starting at 9:15 p.m. 

• McLean Fireworks Celebration 6/29, rain date 6/30: The free event at Langley High School starting at 6:30 p.m. will include music, giveaways, food trucks, and fireworks. 

• Vienna’s Celebration and Fireworks 7/2: This event will celebrate Independence Day and the third annual Liberty Amendments Month with live music, family entertainment, food trucks, and fireworks.  

• An American Celebration at Mount Vernon 7/4: Celebrate as people from across the world become U.S. citizens in a ceremony. Includes a performance from the National Concert Band and a daytime firework show. 

• Herndon’s Fourth of July Celebration 7/4: Celebrate at Bready Park with live music, bingo and family games, and fireworks. 

• Great Falls Fireworks 7/4: Starting at 6 p.m., enjoy a cornhole tournament, inflatable fun, food trucks, and fireworks. 

• Kid’s and Family 2024 Festival 7/4: At Shipgarten in Tyson’s Corner, enjoy face painting, moon bounces, arts and crafts, and a live magic performance. The event will also include a firework show, pictures with Uncle Sam, and a water balloon toss.  

• Great Falls Hometown Celebration 7/4: This event includes a little Patriots Parade followed by the Main Parade around the Village Centre.  

• Special Reading of the Declaration of Independence 7/4: This is a free public reading event featuring a historical re-enactor.  

• American Craft Beer & Bourbon Festival 7/6: Hosted by Shipgarten, the event will feature live music, food, games, a kid’s corner, and beer and cider samples. 

• Great Meadow Independence Day Celebration 7/4: This event celebrating its 35th anniversary will include hat and tailgate competitions, backyard style family games, a Flying Circus Air Show, and a firework display. 

• Fireworks at the WHARF! Date TBD: This annual event includes a firework show from the Warrenton soccer fields.  

• Buckland Farm Market Celebration 7/4: This local celebration will include live music, a car meet, a cornhole tournament, and food and drink vendors. 

• The Farm Brewery Dueling Pianos 7/4: The event will include signature cocktails, food specials, and specialty beer releases. 

• July 4th Celebration at Sherando Park 7/4: The event starting at noon will have live music and fireworks, as well as the park open all day and the pool open late. 

• Middletown July 4th Celebration 7/3, 7/4: The annual celebration will include events on both 7/3 and 7/4 with a vast itinerary of activities, including family-friendly activities and fireworks. 

• King George Independence Day Celebration 7/6: Located at the Sealston Sports Complex, the free celebration will have live music, food vendors, and fireworks.  

• Star Spangled South Riding 6/28: Join this festive parade at 5:30 p.m. from Town Hall and end the night with a firework display. 

• Red White N’ Brew Races 6/29: This unique event includes a 5k run, a Stars & Stripes Fun Run, and a Hot Dog Mile, where participants receive four hot dogs for one mile. 

• Middleburg Independence Day Parade 7/4: This parade will also include a kid’s parade, live music, food, and a firework show. 

• Purcellville Independence Day Parade 7/4: This event will start at 11 a.m. at Blue Ridge Middle School and will make a loop around downtown. 

• Leesburg Independence Day Parade 7/4: The parade will commence with the American Originals fife and Drum Crops as it marches through Downtown Leesburg. 

• Concert and Fireworks at Ida Lee Park 7/4: Old Skool Cleavland will perform hits from the 80s and 90s, followed by a firework show.  

• Franklin Park Independence Day Celebration 7/4: This firework event will also include giant inflatables, face painting, food, and music.  

• Claude Moore Park Fourth Fest 7/4: The festival will include live music, crafts, nature exhibits, historic tours, and carnival games.  

• Downtown Get Down 7/4: This local event will include live music, food trucks, a duck race, and fireworks.  

• Fourth of July Bottle Feeding & Farm Animals 7/4: This unique event includes bottle feeding and hanging out with baby goats and bunnies. There will also be a flower bouquet raffle and food truck.  

• Dale City 4th of July Parade 7/4: This event travels from Dale Boulevard to Gemini Way, along with family fun with community vendors, food, and children’s games. 

• July 4th Fireworks Celebration 7/4: This family friendly fair starts at 2 p.m. and ends with a firework show. 

• Independence Day Fireworks 7/4: Located at the Shenandoah County Fairgrounds, this display will start at 9:30 p.m. and have free admission. 

• New Market Independence Day Celebration 7/5: This evening event will include live entertainment, youth and adult activities, and fireworks. 

• Starts & Stripes Spectacular 6/29: The free event will include musical entertainment, children’s activities, food and craft vendors, and a firework display. 

• 4th of July at Shenandoah Valley Golf Club 7/4: This ticketed event includes a cookout buffet, slip n’ slide, cornhole, and fireworks. 

• Colonial Beach Independence Day Fireworks 7/3: Watch the firework show overlooking the Potomac on the beach. 

• 4th of July at Stratford Hall 7/4: This event takes a more historic approach to the holiday with colonial music, games, creative crafts, and a food truck. This is a ticketed event. 

• Liberty Tea Party Quiz 6/29: This event celebrates America’s independence with traditional tea and a quiz on the nation’s history. 

• Alexandria & USA Birthday Celebration 7/13: Celebrate Alexandria’s anniversary and the nations with live musical performances, food vendors, and a firework display 

• Red, White & Blue Golf Tournament 7/7 rain date 7/14: Teams will compete for prizes while playing a 9-hole scramble. The event will also include lunch and prizes. 

• Hometown Celebration 6/30: In the Veterans Amphitheater, the celebration will include family-friendly games, food trucks from Fairfax City businesses, and a concert from the City of Fairfax Band 

• City of Fairfax Evening Show and Fireworks 7/4: The event will start at 6:30 p.m. at Fairfax High School Stadium. 

• City of Fairfax Independence Day Parade and Celebration 7/4: The free event starting at 10 a.m. will include marching bands, floats, old fire engines, and clowns.  

• Fairfax Evening Show 7/4: Starting at 6:30 p.m., the event will feature performances from Ocho de Bastos, food vendors, and a firework display. 

• Children’s Roll N’ Stroll 7/4: This children’s parade will include prizes for best adult and child costumes and best decorated bicycle and wagon/stroller. 

• Fourth in Fredericksburg Festival 7/4: The festival will include a Presentation of the Colors, arts and craft show, children’s activities, and live music. 

• FredNats Patriotic Palooza 7/4: Celebrate at the Virginia Credit Union Stadium with a DJ, bounce houses, face painting, lawn games, a movie and fireworks. 

• Fallen Heroes 5 Miler Race 7/4: This scenic five-mile race goings throughout the city and Rappahannock River. Prizes are given out for the best patriotic outfit.  

• Public Reading of the Declaration of Independence 7/4: Living historians will read the historic document at the free event.  

• Family Fun at the Rising Sun Tavern 7/4: This event has costumed interpreters reading children’s books about the American Revolution and the holiday. 

• 4th of July Spectacular in Stafford County 7/4: This celebration includes lawn games, food trucks, live music, and fireworks. 

• Fabulous Fourth at Ferry Farm 7/4: The event includes colonial games, a tour of the Washington house, a flag retirement ceremony, crafts, and more.  

• Stars & Stripes Rooftop Picnic 7/4: Watch fireworks from the city’s rooftop parking garage. It will feature a private rooftop party with games, a DJ, food and drinks.  

• Celebrate America 7/4: In Historic Downtown Manassas, celebrate the holiday with kids rides, face painting, food concessions, vendors and fireworks. 

• Independence Day Firework Celebration 7/1: The firework show is located at Signal Hill Park 

• Rockin’ Independence Eve 7/3: Celebrate in Old Town Winchester with food, family activities, live music, and fireworks at Jim Barnett Park. 

• Independence Celebration 6/29 rain date for fireworks 7/6: Located at the airport at Shepherd Field, this free event includes live music, food trucks, and fireworks. 

• Micah Tyler July 4th Concert and Events: The county is hosting a car show, parade, flag ceremony, a free Micah Tyler concert, and fireworks following the show. 

• Capon Valley Ruritan Club Celebration 7/4: This free event includes a classic car show, live entertainment, and auction, and more. 

• Slanesville Ruritan Red, White & Breakfast 7/6: This morning event includes a car, truck, and tractor show, a college scholarship presentation, breakfast, and live music 

• Music and Fireworks Show 7/6 rain date 7/7: This celebration includes a live performance and fireworks. 

• Independence Day Celebration, Parade, & Fireworks 7/6: This event includes a free swim day, antique car show, food and craft vendors, and games and contests. 

• Fireworks Celebration 6/29: This event at Sam Michaels Park includes music and fireworks.  

• Celebrate America! Afternoon Tea 7/4: Enjoy afternoon tea in a historic parlor featuring tea blends from American tea companies. 

• Shepherdstown Fourth of July Parade and Picnic 7/4: This event starts at 11 a.m. on German Street downtown and ends with a picnic with live music and activities.  

• Berkley Springs Fireworks Celebration 7/5: This event’s activities and times are TBD 

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