Historic Annapolis is a great place to celebrate the Fourth of July. Here are some FUN, FREE events happening around Annapolis and Anne Arundel County.

Annapolis July 4th Parade, Saturday July 4, 2015, 6:30 pm, FREE.

U.S. Naval Academy Band Independence Day Concert, Saturday, July 4, 2015, 8 p.m. at Susan B. Campbell Park at City Dock, FREE.

Join the Naval Academy Band for a special Independence Day concert at Susan B. Campbell Park at the Annapolis City Dock on Saturday, July 4 at 8:00 p.m. The concert will feature the Electric Brigade along with the Ceremonial Band. Following the performance, the city of Annapolis will launch an impressive firework display over the harbor. The United States Naval Academy Band, “The Navy’s Oldest and Finest,” has been providing music for the Brigade of Midshipmen and surrounding community since 1852. Located at the Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland, this premier military band offers fifteen world-class ensembles which perform a variety of musical styles, ranging from classical to contemporary. Naval Academy Band concerts are free and open to the public with no tickets required. Susan B. Campbell Park is located at 1 Dock Street in Annapolis, MD. For more information on this and other Naval Academy Band performances, please visit Events: Naval Academy Band, or call (410) 293-1262.

Annapolis Fireworks, around 9:15 p.m., Annapolis Harbor, FREE

Here are further details on the Annapolis 4th of July 2015 Parade and Fireworks, from the City of Annapolis web site:

Annapolis Mayor Michael Pantelides invites all residents to the Annapolis 4^th of July parade and fireworks on Saturday, July 4^th.  The parade will begin at 6:30 p.m. at Amos Garrett Boulevard and proceed along West Street, around Church Circle, and down Main Street. Following the parade, the United States Naval Academy Concert Band will perform a public concert at Susan Campbell Park.

 The fireworks show will begin at approximately 9:15 p.m.  Main Street and the Spa Creek Bridge (from Eastport to downtown) will be closed to traffic beginning at 6 p.m. and remain closed until the conclusion of the fireworks, at approximately 10 p.m.

Please be aware that the closer you get to downtown the harder it will be to park and the more difficulty you will have getting out of town after the celebration.

Park in Knighton Garage or Park Place Garage for up to 10 hours for $10 and take the Circulator trolley to the top of Main Street. The trolleys will run from 8 a.m. to midnight.  The Circulator trolley will charge $1 per ride for adults with children 12 years and younger riding free of charge.

Due to heavy traffic and large attendance, local garages may fill up early. Therefore, the city will also provide shuttle service from the Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium ( Gate 5)  to Lawyers Mall from 5 p.m. to midnight. The shuttle will charge $1 per ride for adults with children 12 and under riding free of charge.

Independence Day Naturalization Ceremony
July 4, 2015
186 Prince George St.
Annapolis, Maryland 21401
Join Historic Annapolis in welcoming new citizens into the American family at the 9th annual naturalization ceremony held at the William Paca House & Garden. Robert Clark, President of Historic Annapolis, will host the ceremony, and U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services officials will administer the Oath of Allegiance to the candidates for citizenship. Annapolis High School’s NJROTC unit will provide a cadet color guard, and the All Children’s Chorus of Annapolis will lead the singing of the national anthem and perform a selection of patriotic songs.
410-267-7619
http://www.annapolis.org

Fireworks Cruises in Annapolis & Fireworks Cruises in Baltimore
July 3-4, 2015
Taking our guests out on the water to catch area fireworks displays is one of Watermark’s specialties. Every year  brings several opportunities to view dazzling fireworks shows in both Annapolis and Baltimore. Fireworks cruises are popular events and always sell out. We recommend booking your tickets early to guarantee the best seat in town for watching fireworks. Looking for something to do for the 4th of July in Annapolis and Baltimore? Escape the busy crowds and step aboard a Watermark Yacht for a bang up event! Watermark offers a variety of Independence Day activities in Annapolis and Baltimore for children & families and couples.
410-268-7601
http://cruisesonthebay.com/special-cruises/fireworks-cruises

Severna Park Fourth of July Parade
Saturday, July 04, 2015 At 10:00 AM. From http://severnaparkchamber.com

The parade begins at St. Martin’s in-the-Field Episcopal Church and concludes at Woods Memorial Presbyterian Church (entering from Cypress Creek Road through the Sunrise Independent Living property).
410-647-3900

Nearby events include…

Columbia July 4th Celebration: Festival and Fireworks
July 4, 2015, 5:00-10:00 p.m.

County Executive Allan H. Kittleman Invites You to the Columbia Lakefront for an Evening of Family Fun and Fireworks! Live entertainment on two stages: Milkshake, specifically for children’s entertainment, from 5-6:30 PM, on second stage. Capital Style, from 7-9:30 PM, on main stage. Bring a picnic or purchase food from on-site vendors. Parking is free (no VIP parking available). On the Columbia Lakefront at Lake Kittamaqundi, 10221 Wincopin Circle (rain date: July 5).
410-313-4451
http://www.howardcountymd.gov/july4th.htm

Washington, DC Fourth of July Fireworks and Events

Every once in a while, you’ve got to go to the events in nearby Washington, DC. including the Independence Day Parade, Smithsonian Folklife Festival, live concert by the National Symphony Orchestra on the West Lawn of the U.S. Capital, and fireworks that are launched from the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool and light up the sky over the Washington Monument. http://dc.about.com/od/specialevents/a/4thofJuly.htm

And, for more local summer fun, next weekend the 2015 Summer Concert Series begins at Quiet Waters Park in Annapolis! On Saturday, July 11th Sweet Leda will be playing pop music from 6 pm to 8 pm. Admission to the park is free for concert-goers during the concert. Bring your lawn chairs or picnic blankets to this fun community event. The weekly concerts will continue through September 6th.

Enjoy the celebrations of our nation’s independence!

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