Our Guide to July 4 Fireworks & Festivities in Baltimore

America will come together on July 4 to celebrate our nation's 241st birthday. After gorging ourselves on hamburgers, hot dogs and potato salad, grab your family and friends and head to a nearby Baltimore spot to celebrate the holiday in true red-white-and-blue Maryland style.
If you already live or plan to buy a house in Baltimore, just pick from the list of favorite Charm City July 4 events created by our local REALTORS® in Baltimore.
- Fourth of July Fireworks at the Inner Harbor
Celebrate our nation's birthday with the appropriate flare and flamboyance at Baltimore's Ports America Chesapeake Fourth of July Celebration beginning at 9:30 PM. Head to the heart of the city--the Inner Harbor--with lawn chairs in hand to watch Baltimore's sky fill with streaming colors of red, white and blue, choreographed to festive music. Federal Hill, Fells Point and Harbor East are other locations with great vantage points for watching the show.
- Picnic at the Top of the World
Enjoy Baltimore's biggest Fourth of July celebration from the Top! Top of the World Observation Level on the 27th floor of Baltimore's World Trade Center. Take advantage of its 360-degree view of Baltimore City and its festive fireworks from 27 floors above the Inner Harbor while you dine on a catered meal and beverages at Picnic at the Top. Picnic will be held from 7 PM to 9:30 PM--finishing just in time for the fireworks. This is a non-alcoholic, family fun event.
- Fireworks Dinner Cruise
Board the Spirit of Baltimore on Fourth of July to enjoy dinner and watch the Inner Harbor's fireworks celebration. There's no better place to watch the fireworks than from the water. Board the ship at 7 PM and set sail for a three-hour cruise with incredible views of Baltimore's Fireworks show and a delicious three-course buffet style dinner.
- Star Spangled Spectacular
Listen to the best orchestra on the East Coast when the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra presents its celebratory concert on Independence Day in Oregon Ridge Park. You can listen to their esteemed musical performance while you watch the fireworks display above. The melodies start on July 3 and continue even on July 4. The orchestra plays popular music, and there will be food trucks and other fun activities for everyone.
- Catonsville's Independence Day Parade
Catonsville's Independence Day Parade officially begins at 8:30 AM on July 4; this is such a popular event many Catonsville locals put their lawn chairs out a week early. Don't miss the community's parade, vendors, entertainment games and events ... and did we forget to mention fireworks? Catonsville July 4 events calendar hosts two separate fireworks shows at 6:30 and 9:15 respectively.
- Towson 4th Of July Parade
Towson celebrates Independence Day in style with its annual celebratory parade. Towson University is the spot to be beginning at 9 AM to enjoy this all-day event which includes a parade, music, food, events and fireworks.
When it's time to get back to business of house hunting after the holiday, contact BHHS Homesale Realty in Baltimore. Trust one of our expert REALTORS® to help you find the perfect Baltimore home to host next year's Fourth of July celebration.
