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Fireworks and a street fair will bring lots of smiles for those enjoying one of the happiest seaside towns this 4th of July. Continuing its annual tradition, the Solomons Business Association (SBA) will host the annual Solomons fireworks display, beginning at approximately 9:15 p.m., Wednesday, July 4.

“We thoroughly enjoy presenting this display every year because it’s a great way for our community and visitors to experience why Solomons has been rated among the top 15 happiest seaside towns in America,” said SBA President Lisa Batchelor Frailey of Sail Solomons.

In addition to the evening fireworks display, the SBA is also hosting a street fair beforehand to help families time their arrivals to Solomons, Frailey said. The street fair will be from 3 to 9 p.m. on the former Lighthouse Inn property, across from the Riverwalk. Activities will include Celebration Tents & Amusements with a Rock Wall and inflatable amusements, as well as food, artisans and vendors.

At dusk, or approximately 9:15 p.m., the fireworks will be shot from a barge in the Patuxent River and can be viewed from the Riverwalk. If weather factors force a last-minute delay or postponement in order to maintain the safety of the crew and spectators, the fireworks will take place on Thursday, July 5.

“Presenting the fireworks is one of our major events on Solomons, and our signature events throughout the year help fund the display,” Frailey said. “Fireworks contributions from the public are gratefully accepted since every little bit helps to keep the fireworks display alive.” SBA representatives will be in the Riverwalk Pavilion offering water and accepting donations to the fireworks fund.

    In addition to SBA, the fireworks are also sponsored by the Calvert County Commissioners and local Solomons businesses and residents. Those wishing to donate may do so to SBA Fireworks, P.O. Box 724, Solomons, Md. 20688.

Producing and launching the 2012 SBA July 4th Fireworks show are Digital Lightning, Gibbons Marine Construction and Ward's Marine Construction. The Saint John Youth Center is providing a volunteer clean-up crew and Holiday Inn Select is providing breakfast for the crew.

Parking will be available at Glascock Field across from the Calvert Marine Museum, at the museum, in the public lots behind Our Lady Star of the Sea and the Solomons Medical Center. Parking at Glascock Field is $5, with proceeds to SYB Optimists. Vehicular traffic on the island will be restricted, and parking will be directed to designated areas only.

For information on the fireworks and other activities in Solomons, visit http://www.solomonsmaryland.com/solomons-4th-of-july.html.