CALVERT COUNTY –
Chesapeake Beach Fireworks, July 3rd at Dusk, Right in front of the Rod-n-Reel, 4160 Mears Ave., Chesapeake Beach, MD 20732
Largest fireworks display on the bay; music, food and games. The fireworks are discharged right in front of the Rod-n-Reel. But, any spot along the water in Chesapeake Beach should give you a good view. People typically start arriving between 5 and 6 p.m. So, get there early in order to find parking and procure a good spot. (410) 257-2230.
Solomons Fireworks, July 4th at Dusk, Solomons, MD
Come by boat or by land to enjoy this festive event in Solomons. The Solomons Business Association once again invites the citizens of Calvert County to sit back and enjoy 4th of July Fireworks over Solomons Island. Given the height of this spectacular show, people located anywhere on the island should have a good view of the fireworks.
Fireworks Cruise Aboard the Wm. B. Tennison, Saturday, July 4, 8 p.m. till … Calvert Marine Museum
Come aboard for the best view in town and heavy hors d’oeuvres. Adults $35. Preregistration required. Call (410) 326-2042, ext. 41.
ST. MARY’S COUNTY –
Freedom Fest 2009, Saturday, July 4 from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m., St. Mary’s County Fairgrounds
42455 Fairgrounds Rd., Leonardtown, MD 20650
The St. Mary’s County Board of Commissioners and the Department of Recreation, Parks and Community Services invite the public to enjoy an evening of family fun and entertainment beginning at 5 p.m. and culminating with a fireworks display at dark, on Saturday, July 4 at the St. Mary’s County Fairgrounds in Leonardtown, Maryland.
Freedom Fest is an alcohol and drug free family 4th of July celebration held annually at the St. Mary’s County Fairgrounds and includes entertainment, food, family activities, and a fireworks demonstration.
Please expect traffic delays at the end of the event due to the large volume of traffic. Please use alternate routes such as St. Andrew’s Church Road, Medley’s Neck Road and Whirlwind Road to avoid traffic delays. For more information, contact the Division of Community Services at (301) 475-4200 ext. 1849.
The Birthday Celebration of our Nation and our State, Sunday, July 5 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., Sotterley Plantation
Pack your picnic baskets, bring along your lawn chairs and blankets, and listen to the patriotic music renditions of the Chesapeake Brass Ensemble led by Maestro Jeffrey Silberschlag of St. Mary’s College of Maryland. To cool things down, Bruster’s Real Ice Cream will be on hand to introduce their sweet & savory new flavor – “Maryland 375” – in honor of our state’s birthday, and also have a selection of their standard favorite flavors. “On A Roll” will sell hot dogs, the great American food, with a variety of favorite fixings.
Take a chance at winning prizes at the Brown Bag Raffle and Silent Auction, including toys large and small, wine for the discerning taste, original artwork and prints, and the gastronomic delights from local restaurants. All of the children will be invited to help create a Thank You to Our Military banner, which will be presented to Captain Andrew Macyko, USN Commanding Officer. They will also be invited to use their talents in making “Maryland 375” birthday cards, to be presented to the St. Mary’s County, Division of Tourism. Continuing their quest
