The National Mall hosts the region’s largest Fourth of July display, but there are plenty of fireworks to go around. (All events take place Wednesday unless noted.)
OTHER FIREWORKS
Alexandria:
– July 7 from 4 to 10 p.m. at Oronoco Bay Park, 100 Madison St. There will be children’s activities and preshow entertainment, followed by fireworks at the end.
Bowie:
– Allen Pond Park, 3330 Northview Drive. Entertainment from the United States Air Force Band Airmen of Note starts at 8 p.m.; fireworks at about 9:15 p.m. Food and drinks will be on sale throughout the park beginning at 3 p.m. Grills permitted in designated areas only; no pets will be allowed in the park.
Boyds/Germantown:
– Germantown Soccerplex, 18041 Central Park Circle. There will be a family concert at 7 p.m., and fireworks begin at 9:30 p.m.
College Park:
– Lot 1 at the University of Maryland, adjacent to Campus Drive off Adelphi Road. Event starts at 7 p.m. The entertainment is the Fabulous Hubcaps. Fireworks at about 9 p.m.
Fairfax City:
– Event starts at 7 p.m. at Fairfax High School, 3501 Rebel Run. Program includes musical performances and fireworks, beginning at 9:20 p.m. Lawn chairs, smoking, alcohol and animals (with the exception of service animals) are not permitted on the football field.
Falls Church:
– George Mason High School, 7124 Leesburg Pike. Entertainment begins at 7 p.m., with fireworks at 9:20 p.m. No alcohol, personal fireworks or smoking are permitted on school grounds.
Gaithersburg:
– Montgomery County Fairgrounds, 16 Chestnut St. Gates open at 5 p.m., entertainment begins at 7 p.m. and fireworks are at dusk.
Greenbelt:
– Buddy Attick Park, 555 Crescent Rd. The Greenbelt Concert Band plays from 5:45 to 6:45 p.m. at the bandstand. A Drum Circle will take place from 7:15 to 8:30 p.m. at the bandstand. Fireworks will take place at about 9 p.m.
Herndon:
– Event starts at 6:30 p.m. at Bready Park at the Herndon Community Center, 814 Ferndale Ave. Fireworks at dark.
Kensington/Wheaton:
– Albert Einstein High School, 11135 Newport Road. Entertainment begins at 7:30 p.m., and fireworks show will begin at approximately 9:15 p.m. Free shuttle bus service will pick up passengers beginning at 6:15 p.m. at Westfield Wheaton and the Wheaton Metro station.
Laurel:
– July 7. Fireworks start at about 9:15 p.m. Other events are occurring throughout the day, including a parade that starts at 11 a.m. at Montgomery and 6th streets and travels down Fourth Street to the intersection with Cherry Lane.
McLean:
– 8 to 10 p.m. at Langley High School, 6520 Georgetown Pike. Grounds open at 8 p.m., and fireworks are at 9:15 p.m.
Poolesville:
– Poolesville Polo Grounds, 14660 Hughes Road. Live music begins at 6 p.m. Fireworks at 9 p.m. Parking is $5 per vehicle.
Reston:
– Lake Fairfax Park, 1400 Lake Fairfax Dr. Fireworks start at about 9:15 p.m. The park grounds open at 7 a.m., and the Water Mine Family Swimmin’ Hole will be open from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Vendors near the park main office will sell food. Family activities all day, beginning at 10 a.m.
Rockville:
– Montgomery College-Rockville Campus, 51 Mannakee St., from 7 to 10 p.m. The event features live concerts, food vendors and a 20-minute fireworks display, starting at about 9:15 p.m.
Takoma Park:
– Takoma Park Middle School, 7611 Piney Branch Road. Fireworks at 9:30 p.m.
Vienna:
– Fireworks are 9:15 p.m. at Southside Park, 1315 Ross Drive SW. Music by Fat Chance will be at nearby Yeonas Park at 7 p.m.
