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Where to Find the Fireworks
in Southern Maryland
on the Fourth of July, 2008

Chesapeake Beach Fireworks
July 3rd @ Dusk
Right in front of the Rod-n-Reel

4160 Mears Ave. [ View Map ]
Chesapeake Beach, MD  20732
Largest fireworks display on the bay; music, food and games.  The fireworks are discharged right in front of the Rod-n-Reel.  But, any spot along the water in Chesapeake Beach should give you a good view.  People typically start arriving between 5 and 6 p.m.  So, get there early in order to find parking and procure a good spot.  410-257-2230.

North Beach Fireworks
July 3rd @ 6:30
On the Pavilion at 5th Street and Bay Avenue [ View Map ]
North Beach, MD

Summer Concert followed by Fireworks. Bring a blanket and the kids and watch the fireworks over the water after concert.

Solomons Fireworks
July 4th @ Dusk
Solomons, MD
Come by boat or by land to enjoy this festive event in Solomons. The Solomons Business Association once again invites the citizens of Calvert County to sit back and enjoy 4th of July Fireworks over Solomons Island. Given the height of this spectacular show, people located anywhere on the island should have a good view of the fireworks.  For parking and other information, visit http://sba.solomons.md.us/solomons-4th-of-july.html

St. Mary's County

Freedom Fest 2008
Saturday, July 5th @ 5pm - 10:30pm
St. Mary's County Fairgrounds
42455 Fairgrounds Rd [ View Map ]
Leonardtown, MD 20650
The St. Mary’s County Board of Commissioners and the Department of Recreation, Parks and Community Services invite the public to enjoy an evening of family fun and entertainment beginning at 5:00 p.m. and culminating with a fireworks display at dark, on Saturday, July 5, at the St. Mary’s County Fairgrounds in Leonardtown, Maryland.

Freedom Fest is an alcohol and drug free family 4th of July celebration held annually at the St. Mary's County Fairgrounds and includes entertainment, food, family activities, and a fireworks demonstration.

In an effort to ensure a safe traffic flow to and from the fairgrounds, authorities are asking all vehicles coming from south of the fairgrounds to park at the Leonardtown High School parking lots. Vehicles coming from north of the fairgrounds should park in the Leonardtown Middle School parking lots and vehicle coming from the Hollywood and California areas should park in the fairground’s parking lot.

During the fireworks display roads in the area will be temporarily closed. When the fireworks are over, vehicles leaving Leonardtown High School will be directed south on Route 5, the vehicles leaving Leonardtown Middle School will be directed north on Route 5, and the vehicles leaving the fairgrounds parking lot will be directed across Fairgrounds Road to Route 4, St. Andrew’s Church Road. Parking in the above noted areas will ensure when you depart you are headed in the correct direction.

Please expect traffic delays at the end of the event due to the large volume of traffic. Please use alternate routes such as St. Andrew’s Church Road, Medley’s Neck Road and Whirlwind Road to avoid traffic delays.

For more information, contact the Division of Community Services at 301-475-4200 ext. 1849.

River Concert and Fireworks
July 4th @ 7pm
Overlooking the St. Mary's River
St. Mary’s College of Maryland
Maryland Route 5 [ View Map ]
St. Mary's City, MD 20686

Internationally renowned jazz vocalist Hilary Kole will dazzle the audience with selections from the American Songbook by George Gershwin, Jerome Kern, Cole Porter, and others. A fireworks display will conclude the evening of festivities. Details about the concert are on the River Concert Series Web site at www.riverconcertseries.com or call 240-895-2024. The free outdoor concerts overlook the St. Mary’s River and begin at 7 p.m. with grounds opening at 5 p.m.

Charles County

Charles County Independence Day Fireworks Display
July 4th @ 5:00pm - 10pm
Charles County Fairgrounds
8440 Fairground Rd [ View Map ]
La Plata, MD
Evening of fun & entertainment for the entire family. Games & activities for kids include pony rides, moon bounce, face painting & more. Bring a picnic supper or purchase food from a variety of vendors. No alcoholic beverages permitted. Fireworks begin at dusk.   Free. 301-643-0033  CharlesCountyFair.com

Blue Crabs Baseball Independence Day Bash
July 4 @ 7:05 p.m.
Regency Furniture Stadium
11765 St. Linus Drive
Waldorf, MD 20602

Fun night at the baseball stadium includes festive atmosphere and a fireworks show. More info on the Bash, including prices, is available here in this PDF.  To purchase tickets call 301-638-9788 or visit www.somdbluecrabs.com

Town of La Plata Independence Day Celebration
July 4 @ 11am - 1pm
La Plata Train Station
100 Kent Avenue [ View Map ]
La Plata, MD
Musical Entertainment by: Solid Brass, Museum and Caboose open for tours, Children's Activities, Free Hot dogs, bottled water and ice cream.  All activities and food are FREE!  More information: 301-934-8421

Indian Head Annual 4th of July Celebration
July 4th @ 3:30pm - 10pm
Village Green Park
100 Walter Thomas Road  [ View Map ]
Indian Head, MD 20640

Patriotic Kick-off Ceremony 3:30 p.m., food, family fun, live entertainment, amusements. Spectacular Fireworks display at 9:10 p.m. No pets, No alcohol. Volunteers to assist with the days events are welcomed.  301-743-5511 or 301-753-6633   http://www.townofindianhead.org/


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