Senior Friendly Fourth of July Festivities in Maryland

By Anna Hazard

Introduction

Here are a selection of 4th of July related festivities available around the Maryland region directly before, during, or slightly after the holiday. Most events take place outdoors during the day and into the evening, so caution should be taken when it comes to preparing for the summer heat as well as avoiding dehydration, sunburn, and other related health problems especially for those seniors who may have physical or medical issues that may be aggravated by heat or sun exposure.
 
These events have a particular focus on fireworks, summer food vendors, music, parades, and other historical related activities. While many events are free to attend (with the availability of extra paid amenities such food, drinks, and related merchandise), more premium experiences such an enjoying the Inner Harbor fireworks from a cruise ship instead of along the city streets will cost extra.
 
While fireworks displays can be seen from afar and many of the festivals take place along streets with easier accessibility, the venue should still be checked in advance for those who may have more limited mobility.

Before the 4th

• Dundalk Heritage Fair (Baltimore, June 28 - 30)
• Easton's Carnival & 4th of July Celebration 2019 (June 28 - July 4)
• SummerFest & Fireworks (Montgomery, June 29)
• 2nd Annual Firework Show (Calvert, June 29)
• Snow Hill Independence Day Celebration (Worcester, June 29)
• Fourth of July in Kent County (Kent, July 1 - 4)
• 4th of July Week with Yogi Bear at Jellystone Park (July 1 - 7)
• Boonsboro Annual Independence Day Celebration (Washington, July 3)
• Broadford Park Fireworks (Garrett, July 3)
• Chesapeake Beach Fireworks Over the Bay (Calvert, July 3)
• Annual Salute to Cecil County Veterans Celebration (Cecil, July 3)
• Annapolis Pre-independence Day Fireworks Cruise (Anne Arundel, July 3)
• Havre De Grace July 4th Independence Celebration (Harford, July 3 - 4)
• Coca-Cola July 4th Fest @ Six Flags (Prince George's July 3 - 6)

During the 4th

Anne Arundel

• 4th Of July Luau! at Bleus on the Water
• Annapolis 4th of July Parade & Fireworks
• Annapolis Independence Day Fireworks Cruise
• Fourth of July Naturalization Ceremony at William Paca House
• Historic Annapolis Fourth Of July Celebration
• Open July 4th! Independence Day Celebration

• St. Martin's-in-the-Field Independence Day Parade

 
Baltimore

• AVAM's July 4th Visionary Pets On Parade!
• Baltimore's Fourth of July Celebration

• Baltimore Fourth Of July Fireworks And Barbecue Cruise

• Baltimore Fourth Of July Fireworks Cruise
• Baltimore Museum of Industry Independence Day Celebration

• Catonsville 4th of July Parade & Fireworks
• Cherry Hill Arts & Music Fourth Of July Waterfront Festival
• Dundalk Heritage Parade & Fireworks

• Historic Ships in Baltimore's Independence Day Deck Party on USS Constellation
• Family Fun Fest & Fireworks

• Fullerton Fireworks
• Picnic at the Top of the World

• Ports America Chesapeake 4th of July Celebration
• Red, White & Zoo Enrichment Day

• Spirit of Baltimore 4th of July Cruises
• Spirit of Mount Washington Independence Parade
• State Fare 4th of July Party! in Catonsville

• Towson 4 on 4th Four Mile Run
• Towson 4th of July Parade
• Urban Pirates Independence Day Cruise

 
Calvert

• Calvert Marine Museum Fireworks Cruise
• Solomons' 4th of July Celebration

 
Charles

• 4th of July Watermelon Bash
• Celebrate Charles! A Fun Filled Fourth
• Explore Charles County: Independence Day Concert  
• July 4th Celebration at the Charles County Fairgrounds
• Red, White & Blue! Monumental Fun Series

 
Dorchester

• Fourth Of July Bash
• Gerry Boyle Firecracker Kids Triathlon

 
Garrett

• Accident Fourth of July Homecoming

• Fire on the Mountain Fireworks Display

 
Howard

• 20th Annual River Hill Independence Day Parade

• Howard County’s July 4th Fireworks

Montgomery

• Fourth of July Bike Parade
• Independence Day Tour at the Medical Museum

• Rockville's Independence Day Celebration

 
Prince George's

• Bowie Baysox Independence Day Celebration & Fireworks

• UMCP Independence Day Celebration

 
Washington

• Byron Memorial Park Independence Day Celebration
• Fireworks at Fairgrounds Park

 
Worcester

• Berlin Historic July 4th Celebration
• Ocean City July 4th Concert & Fireworks
• Ocean City July 4th Concert & Fireworks At Northside Park
• Ocean City July 4th Concert & Fireworks On The Beach
• Seacrets Independence Day Fireworks!

 
Other

• Bel Air July 4th Celebration (Harford, July 4)
• Bohemia Manor Farm Fourth of July Fireworks & Festivities (Cecil, July 4)
• Carroll County Fourth of July Celebration (Carroll, July 4)
• Children’s Parade and Old-Fashioned Fourth Celebration at St. Michaels Museum  (Talbot, July 4)
• Frederick's Fourth (Frederick, July 4)
• Red, White, and BOOM (Wicomico, July 4)

After the 4th

• Big Band Night at Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum (Talbot, July 6)
• Fireworks in St. Michaels Harbor (Talbot, July 6)
• FreedomFest (Somerset, July 6)
• Maryland Symphony Orchestra's Salute to Independence Concert (Washington, July 6)