Maryland is packed with parades, fireworks shows, and community festivals that are perfect for families looking to celebrate the Fourth of July this year.
For those hoping to catch a view of the National Mall fireworks, locations overlooking the Potomac River offer a nice vantage point. For families and residents looking to stay local, this roundup features some of the most notable Fourth of July events happening throughout the region this year.
Most of the events are free to attend and offer a number of additional incentives like live music and entertainment, food vendors and even family-friendly activities.
To help narrow it down, we looked beyond event pages, digging through Facebook groups, Google reviews and local tips to find the spots people actually recommend.
Here are the top places to see the fireworks for Independence Day 2025 in Maryland.
Buddy Attick Park
Buddy Attick Park in Maryland has a quaint, beautiful lake surrounded by a trail with multiple access points. It’s well maintained and home to ducks. Visitors praise the overall atmosphere and how the lake complements the fireworks.
Location: 555 Crescent Road Greenbelt
When: 9:09 p.m., July 4
Oxon Cove Park & Oxon Hill Farm
This site, part of the National Park Service, includes large open fields with views over the Potomac River. The elevated terrain allows visitors to see distant fireworks displays.
Location: 6411 Oxon Hill Road, Oxon Hill
When: 9:09 p.m., July 4
Rockville’s Independence Day Celebration
Mattie J.T. Stepanek Park is hosting their annual Independence Day celebration. Live music will take place before the fireworks display.
Location: 1800 Picard Dr., Rockville
When: 7-10 p.m., July 4
Six Flags America Presents Coca-Cola July 4th Fest
In addition to the nightly fireworks, families can enjoy a whole day of rides, slides, live music and entertainment, an interactive photo booth and plenty of beverages.
Location: 13710 Central Ave., Bowie
When: 9:15 p.m., July 4-6
MidCounty Sparkles
Albert Einstein High School is hosting a family-friendly Independence Day event. Live music and food vendors will be available.
Location: 11135 Newport Mill Road, Kensington
When: 7-10 p.m., July 5
Upper Montgomery County VFD 4th of July Fireworks
The soccer fields will feature a variety of food vendors and live music before the fireworks. A raffle will take place where a lucky winner will get to push the button and begin the display.
Location: 14650 Hughes Road, Poolesville
When: 5-9 p.m., July 4
SummerFest
Bohrer Park at Summit Hall Farm is having a summer festival with live music, food trucks and family-friendly activities. The end of the night will feature a fireworks display and SummerGlo After Party.
Location: 506 South Frederick Ave., Gaithersburg
When: 6-11 p.m., June 28
Germantown Glory
The South Germantown Recreational Park will have live music from the Central City Orchestra and food vendors. The fireworks display begins at 9:15 p.m.
Location: 18041 Central Park Circle, Boyds
When: 7-10 p.m., July 4
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Seth Hagler is a freelance writer and an intern with Washington Parent. He holds a B.A. in Psychology from the University of Maryland, Baltimore County and is currently pursuing an M.A. in Writing from Johns Hopkins University.
Seth Hagler is a freelance writer and an intern with Washington Parent. He holds a B.A. in Psychology from the University of Maryland, Baltimore County and is currently pursuing an M.A. in Writing from Johns Hopkins University.
