Start your August off right with Leonardtown’s 15th annual Beach Party on the Square weekend, August 4th – 6th! There will be plenty to do all over the town so make sure to get your flip-flops, swimsuit, beach towel and sunglasses ready.
The weekend kicks off on August 4 from 5-8 PM, with Rockin’ First Friday on the square in Downtown Leonardtown. Live music from The Lucky Few will include some of your favorite songs from the 70’s, 80’s and 90’s. There will also be a costume contest raffle with great prizes, so make sure you and your pet come dressed as your favorite rocker or in the style of your favorite music era! Have your red-carpet picture taken at the Southern Maryland Entertainment photo booth inside the brand new 2 Broke Girls Boutique.
Saturday, August 5 will commence the 15th annual Beach Party on the Square from 4- 9 PM! The event has plenty of FREE fun for all ages, and our new emcee ALisa Casas will be keeping you informed all evening. For your entertainment, The Latrice Carr Music Group will be playing your all-time party favorites, strolling juggler Philip De Palo will be stilt walking and juggling all around the square, and Alaina from Kreative Kharacters will be joining us this year with her balloon art creations. There will be a SpongeBob SquarePants 5-in-1 moon bounce for the kids and The Wrecking Ball for those who want to be a little more adventurous. And don’t forget your swimsuit and beach towel because the LVFD fire truck hose down will keep you feeling cool and refreshed. New to Beach Party on the Square are Pickleball, Zumba and Tai Chi with the St. Mary’s County Department of Aging & Human Services.
CSM Fitness, Wellness and Aquatics Center will also be holding the annual Tug of War; and The Running of the Balls will be taking place at 7 P.M. sharp, so make sure to adopt your ball early. If you haven’t adopted your ball yet, you can stop by the Rotary Clubs tent the day of the event to participate. Visit runningoftheballs.org for more details
And if all the entertainment in the square isn’t enough, take the kids on the free shuttle down to the Wharf to cool down on the water slide. Kayaks and paddleboards will be available for rent, $10 for a half hour, by Patuxent Adventure Center. While you’re down there, make sure to check out Daughters of Veda dancing at the Gazebo from 4:30 – 5:30 and 5:45 – 6:45.
Though streets into Downtown will be closed for the event, parking is available in the public lots, or you may park at the College of Southern Maryland – Leonardtown Campus and take the shuttle into Town Square. Handicap parking will be available via Fenwick Street along Park Avenue and Courthouse Drive.
End your weekend on a high note by attending CSM Summer Concert Series on Sunday, August 6 from 1 – 3 PM with a live performance by Horizon. Visit csmd.edu\arts for more information about the Summer Concert Series.
The Commissioners of Leonardtown and the Leonardtown Business Association host the Annual Beach Party on the Square. This free event is made possible through the generous contributions of our sponsors; The College of Southern Maryland, Quality Built Homes, Winegardner Automotive, Marrick Homes, Olde Town Pub, Boothes Heating and Air Conditioning, St. Mary’s County Art Council, Maryland State Art Council and Printing Press, Inc.
For more information, about Rockin’ First Friday, visit www.leonardtownfirstfridays.com. For more information, or to volunteer to help with Beach Party on the Square, please call 301-475-9791.