SOUTHERN MARYLAND — From riverfront concerts to small-town parades and booming fireworks displays, Southern Maryland is lighting up the sky this Fourth of July with events for every kind of celebration. Communities across Charles, St. Mary’s and Calvert counties are coming together to mark Independence Day with local traditions, family-friendly fun and free festivities. Whether you’re looking to enjoy live music, explore historic downtowns or simply find the perfect spot to watch the fireworks, here’s your 2025 guide to celebrating the Fourth of July in Southern Maryland.
Charles County
Red, White & Blue Crabs Night – Regency Furniture Stadium
Date: Thursday, July 3, 2025
Time: Gates open at 5:30 p.m.; game starts at 6:35 p.m.; fireworks follow postgame
Location: Regency Furniture Stadium, 11765 St. Linus Drive, Waldorf, MD 20602
Details: The Southern Maryland Blue Crabs host their annual Fourth of July celebration a day early with baseball, family fun, and the largest fireworks display in Southern Maryland. The evening features live entertainment from the Zooperstars, balloon art, lawn games, and patriotic festivities during the “Black-Eyed Brawl” game.
Link: Blue Crabs Tickets & Info
Charles County Fairgrounds – July 4 Fireworks Celebration
Date: Friday, July 4, 2025
Time: 3 p.m. – 10 p.m.
Location: Charles County Fairgrounds, 8440 Fairground Road, La Plata, MD 20646
Free admission; live music, food vendors, pony rides, digital pyro-musical fireworks after dark. No pets (service animals only).
Link: Charles County Fairgrounds – July 4 Fireworks Celebration
Indian Head Fourth of July Celebration at Village Green
Date: Friday, July 4, 2025
Time: Ceremony starts at 3:30 p.m.
Location: Village Green Park, 100 Walter Thomas Road, Indian Head, MD 20640
This family-friendly celebration kicks off with a patriotic ceremony at 3:30 p.m. and ends with a fireworks display. Enjoy live entertainment from DJ Rockin’ Roger and 4th Wall Break, plus a wide variety of food trucks and local vendors.
Link: Village Green Park Fourth of July 2025 Indian Head
St. Mary’s County
St. Mary’s Freedom Fest – Leonardtown
Date: Saturday, June 28, 2025
Time: 5 p.m. – 10 p.m.
Location: St. Mary’s County Fairgrounds, 42455 Fairgrounds Road, Leonardtown, MD
A free community celebration featuring live entertainment, food and craft vendors, kids’ activities and fireworks at dark. Highlights include the Ultimate Dog Stunt Show at 6 and 8 p.m., a watermelon eating contest at 7 p.m. and a grand fireworks display at 9:20 p.m.
Note: Parking is limited; carpooling is encouraged. Folding chairs and blankets are welcome. No coolers, alcohol or drugs permitted.
Link: Visit St. Mary’s Freedom Fest
Fourth at the Wharf – Leonardtown
Date: Friday, July 4, 2025
Time: 3 p.m. – 7 p.m.
Location: Leonardtown Wharf Park, 22510 Washington St., Leonardtown, MD
This free, family-friendly celebration features a live waterfront concert by The Copper Pennies, yard games, a dog parade, ping pong, chess and more. Food, drinks and treats will be available for purchase. Please note — the Leonardtown Fourth at the Wharf event will not include fireworks.
Link: Fourth at the Wharf – Leonardtown
River Concert Series: A Swingin’ Singin’ Fourth
Date: Friday, July 4, 2025
Time: Concert begins at 7 p.m.; fireworks follow
Location: Townhouse Green, 47645 College Drive, St. Mary’s City, MD 20686
The Chesapeake Orchestra and St. Mary’s College present a festive Independence Day concert featuring vocalist Sara Jones in “Quiet Night and Quiet Stars,” with music by Morton Gould and Duke Ellington. A fireworks display will follow the performance.
Link: River Concert Series – St. Mary’s College
Calvert County
Star-Spangled Spectacular – Calvert County Fairgrounds
Date: Thursday, July 3, 2025 (Rain date: Sunday, July 6)
Time: 4 p.m. – 10 p.m.; fireworks after 9 p.m.
Location: Calvert County Fairgrounds, 140 Calvert Fair Drive, Prince Frederick, MD
A brand-new, family-friendly Fourth of July celebration with live music, food trucks, vendors, kids’ activities and a fireworks finale. No admission fee. Bring blankets or chairs for seating. No tents, outside food or drinks, or pets (service animals only).
Link: www.starspangledcalvert.com
Chesapeake Beach – July 3 Celebration
Date: Thursday, July 3, 2025 (Rain date: July 5)
Time: From 5 p.m.; fireworks at dusk
Food trucks, family activities, live music and fireworks over Fishing Creek. No alcohol or glass containers permitted.
Link: Chesapeake Beach Fireworks Celebration
Solomons Island Fourth of July Celebration
Date: Friday, July 4, 2025
Time: Events begin at 10 a.m.; fireworks at 8:58 p.m.
Location: Solomons Island, MD
Solomons will host a full day of patriotic activities, including a flag ceremony, colonial reenactments, a children’s bike parade, boat parade, live music and fireworks. Festivities are centered around the boardwalk, Calvert Marine Museum and Solomons Island Pavilion.
Link: Save Solomons Fireworks on Facebook
Calvert Marine Museum Fireworks Cruise
Date: Friday, July 4, 2025 (Rain date: July 5)
Time: 8 p.m.
Location: Calvert Marine Museum, 14200 Solomons Island Road South, Solomons, MD 20688
Cruise aboard the Wm. B. Tennison for waterfront fireworks viewing. Bring food/drinks (beer and wine allowed); $40/adult; free parking; ages 6+; tickets required.
Link: Fourth of July Fireworks Cruise
Close to Home: Fourth of July Events Near Southern Maryland
Annapolis Fourth of July Parade and Fireworks
Date: Friday, July 4, 2025
Time: Parade at 6:30 p.m.; fireworks at 9:15 p.m.
Location: Downtown Annapolis & City Dock
Annapolis celebrates Independence Day with a traditional parade down West Street, followed by fireworks launched from a barge in the harbor. Crowds begin gathering by 8 p.m. for prime waterfront viewing.
Link: City of Annapolis – Fourth of July Information
Star-Spangled Nights at Six Flags America
Dates: Friday, July 4–5, 2025
Time: Fireworks at 9:15 p.m. nightly
Location: Six Flags America, Upper Marlboro, MD
Celebrate the Fourth with high-speed thrills, water rides and a fireworks display choreographed to patriotic music. Fireworks and special entertainment are weather permitting. Select rides may close early to accommodate the show.
Link: Six Flags Star-Spangled Nights
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what are the other dates in case we are unable to make it when scheduled?