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, Friday July 4, 2014, 6:30 pm, FREE.

U.S. Naval Academy Band Independence Day Concert, Friday, July 4, 2014, 8 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at Susan B. Campbell Park at City Dock, FREE.

The United States Naval Academy Band, “The Navy’s Oldest and Finest”, will present a free Independence Day concert at the Annapolis City Dock’s Susan B. Campbell Park on Friday, July 4 at 8:00 p.m. The city of Annapolis will launch a spectacular fireworks display immediately following the concert. The Concert Band is comprised of some of the nation’s finest musicians. The ensemble performs a year-round public concert series featuring varied programs of marches, orchestral transcriptions, patriotic music, and class wind band repertoire. All concerts by the Naval Academy Band 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 USNA Band performances, please visit the band’s Facebook page at www.facebook.com/USNABand 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 2014 Parade and Fireworks, from the City of Annapolis web site:

Annapolis Mayor Michael Pantelides invites the public to the Annapolis July 4th parade and firework display on Friday, July 4th.  The parade will begin at 6:30 p.m. at Amos Garret Boulevard and proceed down 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 around 8 p.m.

The fireworks show will begin at approximately 9:15 p.m. The fireworks display will be launched from a barge in the Annapolis Harbor and can be viewed from many locations around the Harbor.  For questions about boat restrictions during the fireworks, contact the City Harbormaster’s Office at 410-263-7973.

For those viewing the fireworks from land, Susan Campbell Park has a fantastic view, but it is also the most crowded.  Views from Main Street and the Harbormaster’s Building area will be partially obstructed. Suggested viewing areas are public spaces northeast of the Severn River or any of the street-end parks facing Spa Creek.

Spa Creek Bridge will be closed to traffic beginning at 9:00 p.m. to create a spectator pier overlook offering an unobstructed view of the fireworks.

The closer you get to downtown the harder it will be to find parking and the harder it is to get out after the celebration. Park at Park Place or Knighton Garage and take the Circulator trolley to City Dock. The trolley stops at the garages and runs from 8:30 a.m. to midnight.  An added bonus is both garages are on the parade route! The trolley is free from the garages, but not from the Navy-Marine Crop Memorial Stadium. That shuttle will run from 4 p.m. to midnight with a fare of $2.00 each way or $4.00 for an all day pass. Children 5 years and under ride free with a paying adult. (Limit of 3 children per paying adult)

Independence Day Naturalization Ceremony
July 4, 2014
186 Prince George St.
Annapolis, Maryland 21041
Robert Clark will host the naturalization ceremony, U.S Citizenship and Immigration Services officials will give the Oath of Allegiance to the candidates, Annapolis High School’s JROTC unit will provide a cadet color guard, and the All Children’s Chorus of Annapolis will sing the National Anthem.
410-267-7619
www.annapolis.org

Fireworks Cruises in Annapolis &
Fireworks Cruises in Baltimore
July 3-4, 2014
Taking guests out on the water to watch area fireworks displays is one of Watermark’s specialties, and 2014 brings several opportunities to view a dazzling fireworks show in both Annapolis and Baltimore. It is recommended that you book your tickets early to guarantee the best seat in town for watching fireworks, as these cruises tend to sell out quickly.
410-268-7601 x100
http://watermarkjourney.com

Severna Park Fourth of July Parade
Friday, July 04, 2014 At 10:00 AM.  From http://severnaparkchamber.com/index.php?option=com_jcalpro&Itemid=6&extmode=view&extid=452

In honor of our 40th anniversary, Sue Norris, a resident of Linstead and one of the original parade organizers, will serve as Grand Marshal.  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).

Nearby events include…

Columbia July 4th Celebration: Festival and Fireworks
July 4, 2014, 5:00-10:00 p.m.
County Executive Ken Ulman invites you to the Columbia Lakefront for an evening of family fun and fireworks. The event will feature a performance by Capital Style, an R&B, pop, and rock group, on the main stage, as well as performances by the Beale Street Puppets, Wes Holly, and the Kinderman on the children’s stage. Finally, the fireworks will begin at dusk. Please note that Little Patuxent Parkway will be closed at 7:00 p.m. and will not be reopened until the conclusion of the fireworks display. 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, the 2014 Summer Concert Series begins at Quiet Waters Park in Annapolis!  On Saturday, July 5th the USNA Electric Brigade will be playing pop music from 6:30 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 August 31st.

Enjoy the celebrations of our nation’s independence!

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