Queen Anne’s County:
4th of July Fireworks Celebration
Friday, July 02, 2010
Chesapeake Exploration Center, Kent Narrows
6 p.m. (Rain date, July 3)
410-758-0835
http://www.parksnrec.org/contact-parks-a-rec.html
Snag your picnic basket and join us for an evening of excellent family entertainment. Music, food and lots of kid’s activities.
4th of July Event
Sunday, July 04, 2010
Wye Hall, Queenstown
qachistorical@verizon.net
410-758-3010
This yearly event features a William Paca Graveside Ceremony and program in the garden, in addition to wreath-laying ceremony, music and a keynote speaker. The event is sponsored by the Queen Anne’s County Historical Society with the Aspen Institute.
Kent County:
Downtown Chestertown’s “Independence Day” Celebration
Friday, July 02
Downtown Chestertown
5-8 p.m.; Free
410-810-4898
www.downtownchestertown.org
Your local ‘Independent Chestertown Businesses’ invite you to Celebrate First Friday “Independence Day”. Music by Jack the Penguin Acoustic, FREE sno-cones, popcorn, cotton candy, lemonade, flags, balloons. $1 corn dogs & 50 cent sodas. Drawings for great prizes throughout downtown!
Annual Rock Hall July 4th Parade
Saturday, July 03, 2010
Main Street , Rock Hall
10 a.m.
410-639-7611
http://www.rockhallmd.com
Old-fashioned parade begins at 10am on Main Street. Then head for the Rock Hall Community Center for a taste of local food, festivities, music, crafts & more. For more information call 410-639-7611 or visit www.rockhallmd.com
4th of July Fireworks
Saturday, July 03, 2010
Rock Hall Harbor, Rock Hall
9 p.m.; Free
410-778-1342
Welcome to the best pyrotechnic display on the East Coast. This is a 35-minute show choreographed to patriotic music. It can be viewed from the Bay and from anywhere in Rock Hall Harbor.
Chestertown’s July 4th Fireworks
Sunday, July 04, 2010
Chester River, Chestertown
Dusk
Free
410-778-0500
http://www.chestertown.com
Experience the 4th in a small, historic town. Fireworks at dusk.
Talbot County:
Easton’s Carnival & 4th of July Celebration
Tuesday, June 29, 2010 – Sunday, July 04, 2010
Located off Marlboro Road behind the Target Store in Waterside Village
Easton
Tues.-Fri., 6-11 p.m.; Sat. & Sun., 4-11 p.m.
410-822-7299
http://www.theavalonfoundation.com
The carnival features super rides, carnival food, games, and prizes. The Fair Plays will challenge a team TBD on carnival grounds. On the 4th of July itself, the traditional Independence Day Celebration is a major community event. Local non-profit groups provide concession food booths, an annual fundraiser for local non-profits.
Several musical acts are presented on stage, as well as a patriotic program to honor veterans. At dusk, the Mid-Shore’s finest Fireworks display lights up Easton! Programming, shows and fireworks are free. One price bracelet nights Tuesday through Friday. With $2.00 discount coupons available at the Avalon Theatre and David Wheeler Kia.
Oxford Fireworks
Saturday, July 03, 2010
Oxford Strand, Oxford
Dusk (rain date, July 5)
Free
St. Michaels Fireworks
Saturday, July 03, 2010
Dusk (rain date, July 5)
Free
The St. Michaels Fireworks Committee has changed the venue for this year’s Annual Independence Celebration Fireworks. This year boaters, seat-dwellers and those strolling along Talbot Street area or in the harbor will have full view of the fireworks display. The annual celebration will take place in the open field bordered by Yacht Club Road, N. Talbot Street, and Perry Cabin Drive.
Dorchester County:
Fourth of July Fireworks in Cambridge
Sunday, July 4, 2010
Near Great Marsh Park, Camrbidge
9 p.m.
http://www.tourdorchester.org/event.php?eventid=792
Enjoy a spectacular fireworks show July 4 in Cambridge. The fireworks are set off near Great Marsh Park (near the intersection of Somerset Avenue and Hambrooks Boulevard, just a few blocks from the Municipal Yacht Basin).
You should have good views most anywhere along the waterfront nearby. Great Marsh is a great spot. Long Wharf Park (near Water and High Streets) is also ideal for viewing. Fireworks begin at nightfall, usually around 9:15pm. Bring your lawn chairs and/or blankets.
Worcester County:
Celebrate July 4th in Ocean City
Sunday, July 04, 2010
Bayside & Beachfront, Ocean City
8-10 p.m.
800-626-2326
http://ococean.com/events
A concert at 8:00 p.m., followed by fireworks at 9:30 p.m. will take place downtown on the beach at North Division Street and at the same time, uptown at 127th Street at Northside Park
Somerset:
Second Annual FREEDOMFest
Sunday, July 04, 2010
Somers Cove Marina, Crisfield
Gates open 6 p.m.; Fireworks 9 p.m.
$5 (veterans are free)
http://www.crisfieldevents.com
FREEDOMfest features a Military Appreciation Program, Fireworks, kids’ activities, and music by “Big Dog & the Road Kings.”
*Wicomico County will not be offering fireworks this year, due to budgetary restraints.