Fireworks, fishing, and freestyle! Whether you want to be traditional and catch one of the many fireworks displays, catch a fish, or swim like one, there are a range of things to do on or around the 4th that will appeal to everyone!
Did you know that the Department of Natural Resources allows for license-free fishing on the 4th of July? This is the perfect time to see if angling is your new hobby. Don’t have the gear? You can “check out” a fishing pole for up to three weeks at the following AACPL Libraries:
- Deale
- Eastport Annapolis-Neck
- Edgewater
- Mountain Road
Bowie Baysox with Post-Game Fireworks
Wednesday, July 3, 6:35 pm
Bowie
$10+
Historic Annapolis 4th of July Tours
Thursday, July 4, 2024
Naturalization ceremony at 9:00 am
Tours 10:30 am – 2:30 pm
William Paca House & Garden; Museum of Historic Annapolis; Hogshead; Waterfront Warehouse
$12 General Admission; $8 HA members & volunteers and military; $5 children (3-17); free for children two and under
Olde Mill Swim Club 4th of July Celebration
Thursday, July 4, 2024, 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Olde Mill Swim Club, 490 Chalet Drive, Millersville
Non-Members $10
Variety of dates & times
832 Shore Dr, Edgewater
$80+
Parades
Annapolis Parade starts at 6:30 pm
Cape St. Claire Parade starts at 10:00 am
Severna Park Parade starts at 10:00 am
Decorated Bike Contest 9:15 am – 10:00 am
Fireworks Shows
Wednesday, July 3rd Sherwood Forest/Severn River show starts at dusk
Thursday, July 4 Annapolis City Dock show starts at 9:15 pm
Saturday, July 6 American Legion Post 226 in Edgewater show starts at 9:30 pm
Saturday, July 6 Middle River Fireworks Extravaganza show starts at dusk
Ways to Watch
SUP Fireworks Paddle by Whoof on the Wharf
Thursday, July 4, 7:30 pm – 10:30 pm
Pier Seven Marina, Edgewater
$75+
Local Food Finds